- 108
Netherlands--Colom, Jacob Aertsz
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Carte nouvelle de la comte de Hollande. Amsterdam: Johannes Covens & Cornelis Mortier, [1725], large wall-map in 40 sections, when joined totalling 1640 x 3000mm. (approximately 5 by 10ft.), hand coloured, folding into contemporary marbled slipcase
- paper
Scarce wall-map of the provinces of Holland and Utrecht, first published by Colom in 1639, and frequently re-issued thereafter. Evidently the plates were acquired by Pierre Mortier from Frederik de Wit, and so passed to his successors Covens and Mortier.
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Scarce wall-map of the provinces of Holland and Utrecht, first published by Colom in 1639, and frequently re-issued thereafter. Evidently the plates were acquired by Pierre Mortier from Frederik de Wit, and so passed to his successors Covens and Mortier.