- 42
Douw, Johannes [Jan Jansz. Dou]
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- T Hoogh-Heemraetschap vande Uytwaterende Sluysen in Kennemerlant ende West-Frieslant. [Amsterdam: Isaac Tirion, 1745]
- Paper
Large engraved wall-map on 16 sheets joined (1788 x 2318mm.), backed on boards, drawn by Johannes Douw, engraved by Conraet Decker and Abraham Deur, contemporary hand-colour, scattered stains and marks
Literature
Donkersloot-de Vrij 751; Hameleers 29; University Library Utrecht, collection Moll. 202 (Dk42-4)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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
Monumental map of Kennemerland and West-Friesland made by the surveyor Johannes Douw (1615-1682). The detailed map was published by order of the Dike-reeve of Rijnland to document land reclamation in the area. With the coats of arms of Cornelis van Eyck, Claas Swann, Gerard Stuylingh Syms, Dirk Sevenhuysen, Gerbrand Crol and Johan Baert.