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Fine Art. Antique Prints, Maps and Drawings / 27-09-2025, 18:00 CET

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This detailed 16th-century engraving presents "AVSTRIAE DUCATVS CHOROGRAPHIA" (Chorography of the Duchy of Austria). The map meticulously illustrates this historical region, depicting its intricate network of towns, rivers, and topographical features. A small cartouche with a figure is featured in the lower left. This cartographic work is characterized by its precision and aesthetic appeal, typical of the golden age of Dutch cartography. It originates from Abraham Ortelius's monumental Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, considered the first true modern atlas. Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) was a Flemish cartographer and geographer, widely regarded as the creator of the first true modern atlas, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, first published in 1570. Based in Antwerp, Ortelius revolutionized cartography by standardizing map formats and including lists of authors and sources, making geographical knowledge more accessible and organized. His meticulously engraved maps were celebrated for their accuracy, clarity, and decorative qualities, significantly influencing European understanding of global geography during the Age of Exploration. Ortelius's work laid the foundation for modern atlas production. Artist or Maker: Abraham Ortelius Dimensions: Approximately 38 × 52 cm Medium: Engraving Date: Circa 1570 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Abraham Ortelius – Map of Austriae Ducatus Chorographia / Chorography of the Duchy  - Engraving

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This detailed engraving presents three essential nautical charts from Captain James Cook's voyages, crucial for the exploration of the Pacific. The upper panel features two distinct plans: "Port Sandwich in Mallicollo" (Malakula, Vanuatu) and "Harbour of Balade, in New Caledonia." The lower panel displays a plan of "Port Resolution, in the Isle of Tanna" (Vanuatu). Each chart meticulously details coastal outlines, depths (soundings), and navigational features, reflecting the precise surveying methods employed during Cook's expeditions. This print served as a vital guide for subsequent maritime endeavors, contributing significantly to the mapping of Oceania.James Cook was a legendary British explorer, navigator, and cartographer whose voyages of discovery profoundly reshaped the world's geographical knowledge. His second voyage of circumnavigation (1772-1775) led to extensive surveys of the Pacific. Cook's meticulous record-keeping and scientific approach resulted in highly accurate charts and detailed observations, which were published in the official accounts of his expeditions. These publications, featuring engravings based on his surveys, were indispensable for future maritime navigation and scientific understanding of newly explored regions. Artist or Maker: James Cook. Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 24 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 1777. Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

James Cook (1728–1779) – Map of England - Plans of Port Sandwich - Malakula, Balade Harbour

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This finely engraved and hand-colored map by Johann Christoph Weigel presents the Electoral Palatinate (Palatinatus Rheni), along with parts of Swabia, Franconia, and the Rhineland. The map highlights principal cities, bishoprics, rivers, and territorial divisions of the Holy Roman Empire in southwestern Germany. A richly illustrated cartouche in the upper right corner includes allegorical figures and coats of arms.&nbsp; Published in Nuremberg as part of Weigel’s Bequemer Schul- und Reisen-Atlas, also titled Atlas Scholasticus et Itinerarius, this work was created in collaboration with historian Johann David Köhler and served educational and practical travel purposes. Weigel’s cartographic output is noted for its precision, clarity, and decorative appeal. Artist or Maker:Johann Christoph Weigel Dimensions:29 cm x 36 cm Medium:Hand-Colored Engraving Date:Early 18th Century Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Johann Christoph Weigel (1654–1725) – Map of Germany - the Palatinate and Surrounding - Hand-Colored Engraving

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This detailed copperplate engraving titled Districtus Erganus per I. C. Mullerum represents the Ergau region, a historical administrative district within the Holy Roman Empire. The map is hand-coloured in outline and includes precise depictions of towns, rivers, mountains, and political borders. The hilly terrain is rendered with shaded relief to reflect the local topography. A large allegorical cartouche in the lower left shows an urban scene with finely dressed classical figures, architectural façades, and coats of arms, adding baroque grandeur and symbolic narrative to the geographic content. Published in Nuremberg by Christoph Weigel the Elder around 1720, this map reflects the high aesthetic and technical standards of German engraving in the early 18th century. Weigel collaborated with I. C. Müller, whose name appears in the title, possibly as surveyor or geographic source. Artist or Maker: Christoph Weigel, after I. C. Müller Dimensions: 45 cm x 37 cm Medium: Hand-Coloured Copperplate Engraving Date: c.1720 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Christoph Weigel (1654–1725) – Map of Germany - the Ergau District / Districtus Erganus per I. C. Mullerum – Holy Roman Empire (c.1720)

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This detailed engraved map is a historical representation of Formosa (Taiwan) and the adjacent coast of China's Fujian Province. The chart, from Abbé Prévost’s Histoire générale des voyages, was compiled from "the most recent Maps and Observations" of the Jesuit Fathers. The map provides a detailed view of the islands and coastline, with numerous place names, a latitude and longitude grid, and a scale. It is a testament to the crucial role played by missionaries and explorers in early European cartography of East Asia. Abbé Antoine François Prévost was a French novelist and historian, best known for his novel Manon Lescaut. His most ambitious work was the monumental Histoire générale des voyages, which compiled and edited reports from global explorations. The work was highly influential, serving as a comprehensive source of information on geography, ethnography, and natural history for a wide European audience. Artist or Maker: Abbé Antoine François Prévost&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 25 x 18 cm&nbsp; Medium: Engraving&nbsp; Date: c. 1750 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Abbé Antoine François Prévost (1697–1763) – Map of the Island of Formosa (China)

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This detailed historical map shows the Society Islands and Tahiti, a group of islands in French Polynesia. The map, engraved by Robert Bénard, is a French edition from the official account of the voyages of discovery compiled by John Hawkesworth. It charts the routes of Captains Byron, Wallis, Carteret, and Cook, illustrating the geographical relationship between the islands and contributing to the European understanding of the Pacific Ocean in the late 18th century. John Hawkesworth was an English writer and editor best known for compiling the official account of the first voyages of discovery to the Southern Hemisphere. Robert Bénard was a prolific and celebrated French engraver who contributed a vast number of plates to the Encyclopédie and other major scientific and geographical publications of his time. Their collaboration on this map represents a key moment in the history of cartography and exploration. Artist or Maker:John Hawkesworth and Robert Bénard Dimensions:Approximately 26 × 20 cm Medium:Hand-coloured engraving Date:1773 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

John Hawkesworth (c. 1715–1773) and Robert Bénard (1734–c. 1794) – Map of the Society Islands and Tahiti, French Polynesia – Hand-coloured engraving (1773)


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This large-format woodcut offers a bird’s-eye view of Frankfurt an der Oder, an important trading city on the eastern border of Brandenburg in present-day Germany. The city is shown encircled by medieval walls with towers, gates, bridges over the Oder River, churches, and rows of timber-framed houses. Above the cityscape, banners and Germanic type identify the town and its historical significance. The print combines cartographic representation with an artistic panorama, characteristic of Münster’s style. This view was published in the 1558 Latin edition of Cosmographia, Sebastian Münster’s monumental geographic encyclopedia. First issued in 1544, the Cosmographia was one of the most important books of the Renaissance, blending humanist scholarship with visual representations of cities, cultures, and regions of the known world. Sebastian Münster (1489–1552) was a German cartographer, cosmographer, and professor at the University of Basel. His Cosmographia was one of the first printed works to bring together maps, history, and ethnographic commentary in an accessible and richly illustrated format. His city views are among the most iconic and widely collected woodcuts of the 16th century. Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster Dimensions: 34 × 44 cm Medium: Woodcut on Laid Paper Date: 1558 (from Cosmographia) Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Sebastian Münster – View of Frankfurt an der Oder – Woodcut from Cosmographia

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This engraving from Giacomo Lauro’s Antiquae Urbis Splendor provides a topographical view of the ruins of the Baths of Diocletian in Rome. The illustration shows the extensive ruins, noting that a part of the complex has been converted into the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri. In the foreground, gardens and additional buildings are visible, as well as human figures and a horse-drawn carriage. The work serves as a valuable historical record, showing the state of the ruins and their integration into the 17th-century Roman urban landscape. Giacomo Lauro was an Italian engraver and publisher who was active in Rome during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is best known for his series of engravings titled Antiquae Urbis Splendor (The Splendor of the Ancient City), a comprehensive visual record of the city's ancient ruins and modern monuments that became a key resource for travelers and scholars of the period. Artist or Maker: Giacomo Lauro&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 25 x 18 cm&nbsp; Medium: Engraving&nbsp; Date: 1612 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.