- 48
Rem, Johannes
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Typus octo langaru[m] naviu[m] Anno MVIcII ab Hispaniae rege missaru[m] ad Oceanum Belgicu[m] infestandu[m], quaru[m] naviu[m] quator Angloru[m] atque Hollandoru[m] virtute conquassata sunt et submersae: ceterae naufragio periere. [Defeat of Spanish Galleys by Anglo-Dutch Naval Force 3/4 October]. Amsterdam: Willem Janz. Blaeu, 1602-1603
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Large engraved naval print in 3 sheets joined (504 x 1221mm.), 10 columns of descriptive text in Latin, slightly shaved at upper margin (as usual), laid down, framed and glazed
Literature
Schilder, Cartographica Monumenta IV, p. 27
Condition
Shaved at upper edge, laid down, framed and glazed
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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
This rare and elaborate engraving depicts the destruction of six Spanish galleons by the Dutch and English fleets off the coast of Flanders near Ostende on 3rd October 1602. Two galleys are being rammed by Dutch ships. The text in Latin, written by Richardus Lubbaeus and printed by Willem Janszoon (Blaeu), gives a detailed account of the various phases of the battle.
The first state of the print has Dutch text and Schilder records two copies known while this, the second state, has four recorded copies.