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Horn, Georg - Jan Jansson
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- [Holy Land] Dimidia Tribus Manasse ultra Iordanem ... Tribus Ruben et Gad ... Pars maxima Tribus Iuda versus orientem. Amsterdam: Janssonius, [1658 - 1677]
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Engraved map on 6 sheets: 4 sheets are approximately 16 7/8 x 21 7/8 in.; 430 x 530 mm, 2 sheets are approximately 16 7/8 x 27 5/8 in.; 430 x 702 mm, joined as intended in a wall map 33 7/8 x 69 3/8 in.; 860 x 1762 mm, captions of the lower three sheets obscured by the join, richly hand-colored with Biblical scenes, four burning cities (Sodom, Gomorra, Seboim and Adama), and topographical features. Matted, glazed and framed.
Literature
Laor 343 - 349; Koeman II:500, Me 177 A: 23L, 29N, 33P, 39R, 49U, 51X
Condition
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
Magnificent wall map based on Adrichom's Situs Terrae Promissionis. The map shows the region divided into the twelve tribes on both sides of the Jordan River, the shoreline running from Sidon to Alexandria. The Kishon River is shown as connecting the Sea of Galile with the Mediterranean. In the Dead Sea, the four burning cities are depicted. Inset maps in the top corners depict Abraham's journey and the wanderings of the Israelites through the desert. The maps first appeared in Jannson's Accuratissima orbis antiqui delineatio in 1652 (without Horn's text) and in 1653 (with the text).