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Antique Map of the Danube River by Homann, c.1720

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Antique map titled 'Danubii Fluminis (..)'. Regional map of the Donau river, Shows the Danube river from Belgrade in Serbia, along the border between Romania and Bulgaria up to the mouth in the Black Sea. Lower right the Bosporus with Istanbul (Constantinople). Artists and Engravers: Homann Heirs was a German publishing firm that enjoyed a major place in the European map market throughout the eighteenth century. Founded in 1702 by Johann Baptist Homann, the business passed to his son, Christoph, upon Johann’s death in 1724. Christoph died in 1730, aged only 27, and the firm was inherited by subsequent Homann Heirs. This altered the name of the company, which was known as Homann Erben, or Homann Heirs. The firm continued in business until 1848. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1720 Overall size: 62 x 51 cm. Image size: 57 x 47 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.
  • Creator:
    Homann Heirs (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1720
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BGI-000851stDibs: LU3054327796182

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