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Antique Map of the Region of Auvergne by Merian, 1663

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Antique map titled 'Le Duche de Auvergne'. Original antique map of the region of Auvergne, France. This map originates from 'Topographia Galliae dat is eene algemeene en bysondere naukeurige lant en plaets beschrivinge (..)' published 1663. Artists and Engravers: Caspar Merian (1627-1686) was one of the most important German topographical engravers and publishers in the Baroque period. He was the son and pupil of his father Matthaeus Merian the elder (1593-1650) and his first wife Maria Magdalena - de Bry. His brother was Matthaeus the younger. The artist Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) was his half sister from his fathers second wife Johanna Sibylla Catharina. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Original folding line, minor wear. Blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1663 Overall size: 39 x 31.5 cm. Image size: 35.5 x 27 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1663
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  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
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    Seller: BG-12834-41stDibs: LU3054327832102
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