European Collectibles and Curiosities
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In the Studio - A publishing collaboration between Gagosian Gallery and Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
A publishing collaboration between Gagosian Gallery and Phaidon.
An in-depth study of painters’ and photographers’ studios with examples from the sixteenth through the twentieth centuries.
Introductory essays and catalogue entries on individual works by two experts in their respective fields—John Elderfield for In the Studio: Paintings and Peter Galassi for In the Studio: Photographs.
An invaluable and unprecedented art historical resource that will also appeal to a general audience.
The slipcased two-book set accompanies simultaneous exhibitions, one each on painting and photography, at Gagosian Gallery’s New York locations, open February 17 – April 18, 2015.Gagosian Gallery was founded in 1980 by Larry Gagosian. Since then, it has grown from a single exhibition space in Los Angeles to fourteen distinct spaces in eight cities around the world. Specializing in modern and contemporary art, Gagosian Gallery maintains a distinguished historical program and a roster of the world’s most acclaimed living artists.
John Elderfield, a Consultant at Gagosian Gallery, is Chief Curator Emeritus of Painting and Sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art, where he directed numerous celebrated exhibitions, among them Kurt Schwitters, Henri Matisse: A Retrospective, and De Kooning: A Retrospective, and the more specialized Manet and the Execution of Maximilian and Matisse: Radical Invention, 1913–1917. He is the recipient of Harkness and John Simon Guggenheim Fellowships; of the first Mitchell Prize for an outstanding publication on twentieth-century art; and has been a visiting scholar at the Getty Research Institute and the American Academy in Rome. In 2005, Time magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential People of the Year; and in 2006 was awarded an honorary D. Litt. from The University of Leeds, and was made Officier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Government.
Peter Galassi retired from The Museum of Modern Art in 2011 after thirty years at the museum, including twenty as Chief Curator of Photography. He has devoted exhibitions and publications to the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Roy DeCarava...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel Representing "The Saints"
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Representing "The Saints"
restored
15cm x 29cm
Amazing Unique Art Work.
Category
17th Century Baroque Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Alpine Ski Photograph, 'Quersprung' Taken from Original 1930s Photograph
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Alpine Ski photograph.
'QUERSPRUNG', a new mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s skiing photograph. Prior to being a recreational activity skiing was pu...
Category
1930s Sporting Art Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Lladró Mandrill Mask in Black and Gold by José Luis Santes
By Lladro, José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain piece inspired by traditional African masks with a bold, contemporary and modern design of great decorative power. A collection that brings together three different animals...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Lladró The Family Portrait Figurine by Jaime Hayon
By Lladro, Marco Antonio Noguerón, Jaime Hayon
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain figurine designed by Jaime Hayon with a modern design of a family decorated with bright colors and golden sheen. Like all the pieces in Jaime Hayon's The Fantasy col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Old Bound Books from the 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are entitled "Journal des missions Evangeliques» with Map (Mission...
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19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
18th C Baroque Style German G. von Gundlach Armorial Beer /Goblet/Kelchglas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th C Baroque Style German G. von Gundlach Armorial Beer /Goblet/Kelchglas
Engraved later with ancestors name 'G. von Gundlach' with corresponding Armorial Crest, Germany, Hesse or Saxony region, Circa 1790
An exceptional 18th century example of early German or Dutch craftsmanship in this traditional Kelchglas form. A finely engraved later armorial to the body reveals the Gundlach family heraldry which date back to as early as 1304. The crest and shield of arms...
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18th Century Baroque Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of Old Bound Books from 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called «Revue Chrétienne» (Chr...
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19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
French Map of Paris, Musuem Carnavalet Rossingol University Map, 1576
Located in Gardena, CA
French Map of Paris, Musuem Carnavalet Rossingol University Map, 1576.
Map of Paris, France - English: Map of Paris (1576) / museum Carnavalet Rossignol, it is the true fortrict o...
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16th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1970s Stunning Pair of Big Italian Marble Dices, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s. Stunning pair of big Italian dices in white marble, in very good conditions. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
2,75 x 2,75 x 2,75 inches
7 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm H.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Lot of Three Tinsel Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare collection of three feather tree tinsel ornaments. These ornaments, were made from tinsel and wire, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitti...
Category
Early 20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Art Deco Airplane Smoker's Set by J.A. Henckels 1930s
By J. A. Henckels
Located in Dallas, TX
Airplane smokers companion set, silver-plated brass, circa 1930 by J.A. Henckels, Germany. The body of the plane has a hinged cover for cigars or pipe tobacco, or medicinal marijuana...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
17th Century Italian Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful antique oil painting on canvas portrait of a gentleman with book.. Excellent pictorial quality great attention to detail. Flemish school school of the 17th century. Not signed. Sold with rare 17th century antique wooden frame...
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1660s Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Glass Golf Dish with Raised Golfer in the Lid
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage glass golf box & cover.
An Art Deco glass Jewelry box, dish, of rectangular form with lid. The pressed lid moulded with relief golfer in full backswing. We have had a 'Golf Baccarat...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Art Deco Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Santiago Calatrava, Complete Works 1979-2009 by Philip Jodidio
Located in valatie, NY
Santiago Calatrava: Complete Works 1979-2009 by Philip Jodidio. Publisher Taschen, 2009. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket, in English, French and German. Santiago Calatrava is one o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
The Great Book of French Impressionism by Diane Kelder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The art of the French impressionists great large heavy art table book by Diane Kelder. A survey of works by French artists of the Impressionist movement focuses on Pissarro, Sisley, Manet, Morisot, Monet, Renoir, Cassatt, Degas, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Absolutely gorgeous extra large coffee table book - “The Great Book of French Impressionism...
Category
1980s French Provincial Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pair of Warship Paintings by Charles De Lacy, British, 1856-1929
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A pair of original gauche paintings by Charles John de Lacy, illustrating the interior of two different warships. These detailed cutaway technical drawings wer...
Category
19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paint
Original Antique Map of Belgium by Tallis, Circa 1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Belgium
Steel engraving
Many lovely vignettes
Published by London Printing & Publishing Co. ( Formerly Tallis ), C.1850
Origin...
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1850s Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Helmut Newton Sumo Book by Taschen, Germany, 2009
By TASCHEN
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Helmut Newton Sumo book by Taschen,
Second Edition with its original stand,
Germany, 2009.
Measures: 30 x 38.5 x 6 cm.
Category
Early 2000s European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Leonardo Da Vinci Hardcover Book by Patrice Boussel
By Leonardo da Vinci
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Leonardo Da Vinci Hardcover Book by Patrice Boussel.
Discusses Leonardo the man and painter, provides an analysis of his thinking as revealed in his...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1864 Johnson's Map of the World on Mercator's Projection, Ric.B009
Located in Norton, MA
An 1864 Johnson's map of
the World on Mercator's Projection
Ric.b009
About this Item
"This antique map came from Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas, publ...
Category
19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Spindizzies Green Racing Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Spindizzies Green Racing with aluminium structure,
with plastic and aluminium details. Model in green paint finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Aircraft Engine Gold Speaker
Located in Paris, FR
Speaker Aircraft Engine Gold is inspired by radial aircraft engines
from early 20th-century radial aircraft engines. Structure in aluminum
alloy wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Gold Plate, Chrome
Traditional Vintage Metal Jug, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional vintage metal jug.
By unknown manufacturer, made in Spain circa 1970.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age an...
Category
1970s Rustic Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor, by Robert Taylor, 1987
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Taylor, Robert, with Robert Weston. The Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor. St. Catherines: Vanwell Publishing Limited, 1987. First edition printing. Blue cloth boards with gilt titles to the spine. Original dust jacket.
Presented is a first edition printing of Robert Taylor Air Combat Paintings by Robert Weston and Robert Taylor. Published in 1987 by Vanwell Publishing Limited in St. Catherines, Ontario, this book features a foreword by Air Vice Marshal ‘Johnnie’ Johnson, CB, CBE, DSO, DFC, DL. The book is volume one, of six total volumes, of Taylor’s dramatic aviation paintings.
This was the first book published featuring a comprehensive selection of Robert Taylor’s aviation...
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1980s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1714 Henri Chatelain "Nouvelle Carte Des Etatas Du Grand.Duc De Mos Moscovie Eur
Located in Norton, MA
A 1714 Henri Chatelain map, entitled
"Nouvelle Carte Des Etatas Du Grand Duc De Moscovie En Europe,"
Ricb001
Henri Abraham Chatelain (1684-1743) was a Huguenot pastor of Parisi...
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Early 18th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Drawings of Filippino Lippi and His Circle
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Drawings of Filippino Lippi and his circle. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in conjunction with the exhibition held there from October 28th ...
Category
1990s Renaissance European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Original Vintage Map of The North Pole, circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great maps of The North Pole.
Unframed.
Original color.
By John Bartholomew and Co. Edinburgh Geographical Institute.
Published, circa 1920.
Free shipp...
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1920s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pair of Antique Books Dating from the 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of antique books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called "Bible dictionar...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Italian Trumeaux Fireplace in Limestone Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Trumeaux fireplace in limestone early 20th century.
Italy
Measures: Height 210 cm
Width 160 cm
Depth 80 cm
Weight 350 Kg
Fire mouth width by height 105 x 90 cm.
Material Limes...
Category
Early 20th Century Modern European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
Late 19th Century Jewellers Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Late 19th Century Jewellers Trade Sign
We share what we love, and we love this untouched example of a watch makers, jewellers trade sign. Make from cast iron and zinc, double sided, with traces of the painted clock face on both sides. We have mounted this object to a cast iron bespoke stand for ease of display. It can be removed from the stand and hung if you wish. One of the best examples we have been lucky enough to uncover.
Size of inches: H 31” x W 18” x D 3.5” (Includes stand)
Condition: Aged
Origin: European
Age: late 19th century
Note: This item weighs close of 30kg
Completely solid in structure and form, Natural aging across all surfaces, an aged 100-year-old antique item, loss of paint, one side of the clocks zinc face...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron, Zinc
Pair of Books of Universal History by Jean de Muller 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
From Greece, to the conquest of Macedonia or ancient Germania you will find in these two books the universal history of Muller with his reflections. These books were very successful ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Leather
Lot of 7 Tinsel Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare collection of 7 feather tree tinsel ornaments. These ornaments, were made from tinsel and wire, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitting o...
Category
Early 20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wire
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Bohemian Glass, Tradition and Present
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1991
- english language
- Publisher: Crystalex and Novy Bor
- printed by Graphia tisk
- original condition, see the photos
- 192 pages
- 301 ilustrations ( Šuhájek, Metelák, ...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
L’Ambiente Cucina, 1982
Located in London, GB
L’Ambiente Cucina.
Published by Casa Vogue, 1982, first edition.
A spectacular reference book of kitchens published by one of the leading tastemakers of the late twentieth century...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of Two Antique Spanish Wooden Stamps, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two antique wooden stamps, made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, circa 1930.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age...
Category
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Large Original Vintage Map of Western Australia, circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Western Australia with a vignette of Tasmania.
Original color.
Good condition
Published by Alexander Gross
Unframed.
Category
1920s Edwardian Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry, " Original Hand Colored Ric.0005
Located in Norton, MA
1633 map, entitled
"La douche de Berry,"
Hand Colored
Ric.0005
Description:
1633 map, entitled "La douche de Berry,"
Dimension: Paper: 23.3" W x 20.3" H (59 cm W x 51.7 cm H) ; ...
Category
17th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Chair in the 20th Century 'Furniture Book, Catalogue', 1982 / Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1982
- The museum of decorative arts in Prague
- Czech language
- Original condition, see the photos
- 1427 pages
- Many pictures of seating furniture by Bruno Mathsson, Verne...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Large Original Vintage Map of Asia, circa 1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of Asia
Original color.
Good condition
Published by Alexander Gross
Unframed.
Category
1920s Edwardian Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Septarian on Custom Made Metal Base
Located in BAARN, UT
Cut and polished to reveal internal calcite and aragonite structures, supported on fitted custom stand.
Septarian nodules or clay spheres occur be...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
Jesus Statue at Sacré-cœur Basilica Souvenir Building Paperweight Desktop Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative Sacré-Coeur souvenir building sculpture. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal and a marble base. This item was bought as a souvenir in Paris,...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Metal
Christie's Millden: a Scottish Lodge
Located in valatie, NY
Millden: A Scottish Lodge Including Property From Endsleigh, Devon; Harewood House, Yorkshire; & Glamis Castle, Angus, by Christie's Auction House, Lond...
Category
Early 2000s European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Leonardo Da Vinci The Complete Paintings Hardcover Coffee Table Book
By Leonardo da Vinci
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Leonardo da Vinci. The Complete Paintings.
Book by Pietro Marani
Da Vinci in detail: Leonardo's life and work all paintings.
One of the most fully ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1625 Mercator Map of the Provenience of Quercy, "Quercy Cadvrcivm Ric.0013
Located in Norton, MA
1625 Mercator map of the provenience of Quercy, entitled
"Quercy Cadvrcivm,"
Ric.0013
" Authentic" - Map of the provenience of Quercy Cadvrcivm
D...
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17th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
1585 Mercator Map of Ireland, Entitled "Irlandiae Regnvm, " Hand Colored Ric0006
Located in Norton, MA
1585 Mercator map of Ireland, entitled
"Irlandiae Regnvm."
Hand Colored
Description: Published in Amsterdam by Mercator/Hondius ca. 1585.
Artists and Engravers: 1585 Mercator map of Ireland, entitled "Irlandiae Regnvm." Copperplate engraving on verge type hand laid paper with watermark. Description: Published in Amsterdam by Mercator/Hondius ca. 1585.Artists and Engravers: Mercator was born in Rupelmonde in Flanders and studied in Louvain under Gemma Frisius, Dutch writer, astronomer and mathematician. The excellence of his work brought him the patronage of Charles V, but in spite of his favor with the Emperor he was caught up in the persecution of Lutheran protestants and charged with heresy, fortunately without serious consequences. No doubt the fear of further persecution influenced his move in 1552 to Duisburg, where he continued the production of maps, globes and instruments. Mercator's sons and grandsons, were all cartographers and made their contributions in various ways to his atlas. Rumold, in particular, was responsible for the complete edition in 1595. The map plates...
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16th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Holy Oils Vase or Container, Pewter, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Santos Oils container. Pewter. Century XVIII.
Container made of pewter that has a foot, a body with curves, two handles and a lid. Its exterior decoration shows a clear influence o...
Category
18th Century Rococo Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pewter
Christie's: Boughton Monchelsea Place Maidstone, Kent South Kensington
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's: Boughton monchelsea place maidstone, Kent South Kensington. 1st Ed softcover auction catalog with 672 lots fully described and photographe...
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1990s European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Christie's: Parham Park Pulborough, West Sussex, May 1996
Located in valatie, NY
Christie's: Parham Park. Pulborough, West Sussex. May 1996. Auction catalogue. 184 pp. 1052 lots. Color photos. With results. Property from Parkham Park Tr...
Category
1990s European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Miele Vintage Vacuum Cleaner, Type E10
Located in Budapest, HU
Torpedo shaped vacuum cleaner in good condition.
Category
1950s Vintage European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Croquet Rules Book, Croquet by Jacques
By John Jaques
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Croquet Rule book by John Jacques.
A rare early Croquet 'Laws and Regulations' book by John Jaques. Published in 1865 with illustrated diagram...
Category
1860s Sporting Art Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sotheby's, Easton Neston, May 17-19 2005 2 Volumes, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's, Easton Neston, May 17-19 2005. Pair of auction catalogs, softcover 1st Ed. 734pp. English text. A pair of large and well illustrated catalogue...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Set of 40 Leather Bound Mini Books of William Shakespeare's Plays with Bookcase
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of forty leather bound William Shakespeare plays were presumably done in England in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. Each miniature book from this set measures approximately one and a half inches in height, and vary in thickness depending on the play, but are bound in black leather. The books come with a miniature wooden library styled bookcase...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Penny-Farting Made by Griffith’s & Sons of Wolverhampton,
Located in London, GB
A Special Clyde by S. Griffith’s & Sons of Wolverhampton, Circa 1880.
Frame marked with makers name and model type.
With display stand.
Diameter of front wheel: 50 inch. Dia...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
White Turtle Carry XS Jewelry Tree, Designed by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
After the success of Turtle Carry, Marcantonio presents the iconic turtles in a small version.
The turtle carapace supports a jewelry tree.
Produce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
1633 Map Entitled "Beauvaisis Comitatus Belova Cium, Ric.0002
Located in Norton, MA
1633 map entitled
"Beauvaisis Comitatus Belova Cium,"
Hand Colored
Ric.0002
Description: Cartographer : - Hondius, Henricus 1587-1638
Artists and Engravers:Jodocus Hondius, one of the most notable engravers of his time. He is known for his work in association with many of the cartographers and publishers prominent at the end of the sixteenth and the beginning of the seventeenth century. A native of Flanders, he grew up in Ghent, apprenticed as an instrument and globe maker and map engraver. In 1584, to escape the religious troubles sweeping the Low Countries at that time, he fled to London where he spent some years before finally settling in Amsterdam about 1593. In the London period he came into contact with the leading scientists and geographers of the day and engraved maps in The Mariner\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Mirrour, the English edition of Waghenaer\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Sea Atlas, as well as others with Pieter van den Keere, his brother-in-law. No doubt his temporary exile in London stood him in good stead, earning him an international reputation, for it could have been no accident that Speed chose Hondius to engrave the plates for the maps in The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine in the years between 1605 and 1610. In 1604 Hondius bought the plates of Mercator\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Atlas which, in spite of its excellence, had not competed successfully with the continuing demand for the Ortelius Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. To meet this competition Hondius added about 40 maps to Mercator\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s original number and from 1606 published enlarged editions in many languages, still under Mercator\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s name but with his own name as publisher. These atlases have become known as the Mercator/Hondius series. The following year the maps were reengraved in miniature form and issued as a pocket Atlas Minor. After the death of Jodocus Hondius the Elder in 1612, work on the two atlases, folio and miniature, was carried on by his widow and sons, Jodocus II and Henricus, and eventually in conjunction with Jan Jansson in Amsterdam.
In all, from 1606 onwards, nearly 50 editions with increasing numbers of maps with texts in the main European languages were printed. Summaries of these issues are given under the entry for Gerard Mercator. Jodocus Hondius the Elder * 1588 Maps in The Mariner\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s Mirrour (Waghenaer/Ashley) * 1590 World Map...
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17th Century Antique European Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
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