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Ptolemaeus, Claudius
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Ptolemaeus, Claudius
- [Modern map of Palestine]. Ulm: Leonardus Holle, 1482
- paper
Untitled double-page woodcut map, 12 5/8 x 20 7/8 in.; 320 x 530 mm, oriented east to the top of the map, extending from Sidon to Gaza, contemporary hand color of the first issue with dark blue, brown, green, pink, with titles highlighted in ochre; slight abrasion in lower portion of central fold with small repair just offshore. Matted, glazed and framed.
Literature
Laor 603
Condition
slight abrasion in lower portion of central fold with small repair just offshore
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
One of the earliest "modern" maps of Palestine, from the celebrated Ulm Ptolemy of 1482. The map shows the whole of Palestine on both sides of the Jordan divided into the Twelve Tribes.