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Fine Art. Antique Prints, Maps and Drawings / 16-08-2025, 18:00 CET

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This meticulously detailed woodcut presents a comprehensive map titled "Teutschland mit seinem gantzen Begriff und eingeschloßen Landschafften." (Germany with its entire concept and enclosed landscapes.). The map intricately delineates the geography of Germany and its surrounding regions, including parts of Bohemia, Silesia, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Belgium, and France. It showcases a dense network of rivers, numerous towns and cities, mountain ranges, and forests, reflecting the detailed cartographic efforts of the 16th century. This print offers a valuable historical perspective on the political and physical landscape of Central Europe during the early modern period. Sebastian Münster was a pioneering German cartographer, cosmographer, and Hebrew scholar. He is most renowned for his monumental Cosmographia (first published in 1544), which was one of the earliest German-language descriptions of the world. This hugely popular and influential atlas-chronicle included hundreds of woodcut maps, city views, and illustrations, covering a wide array of geographical, historical, and cultural subjects. Münster's efforts significantly contributed to the spread of knowledge during the Renaissance, making his Cosmographia a landmark achievement in publishing history. Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 40 cm Medium: Woodcut Date: Circa 1544-1628 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 (1488–1552) – Map of Germany and its Enclosed Landscapes – Woodcut (c. 1544-1628)

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This finely engraved world map by Nicolas Sanson presents the globe divided into two hemispheres, surrounded by decorative elements including allegorical figures and celestial motifs. The map reflects the geographic knowledge of the mid-17th century, showing continents, islands, and oceanic features based on the most recent explorations and astronomical observations available at the time. Sanson’s work marks a turning point in French cartography, combining scientific rigor with artistic refinement. Nicolas Sanson (1600–1667) is considered the father of French cartography. He was a pioneering figure who moved French mapmaking away from decorative Renaissance styles toward a more scientific and accurate representation of geography. Serving as the Royal Geographer to Louis XIII and Louis XIV, Sanson’s maps were widely disseminated and highly influential, setting new standards for precision, clarity, and detail in European cartography. His legacy paved the way for subsequent French cartographers, establishing France as a leading center of mapmaking in the 17th and 18th centuries. Artist or Maker:Nicolas Sanson Dimensions:approx. 38 cm × 27 cm Medium:Engraving on laid paper Date:Mid 17th 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.

Nicolas Sanson (1600–1667) – World Map in Two Hemispheres - Mappe-Monde

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This meticulously detailed engraving presents "A CHART OF THE SOCIETY ISLES," discovered by Captain Cook in 1769. The map intricately delineates the coastlines and geographical features of several islands within this Pacific archipelago, including Otaheite (Tahiti), Ulietea, Huahine, and others. It includes a precise grid of latitude and longitude, along with an indicator for magnetic variation, essential for 18th-century navigation. This chart, published as part of the official accounts of his voyages, serves as a vital historical document, fundamentally advancing European understanding of Pacific geography. James Cook was a legendary British explorer, navigator, and cartographer whose voyages of discovery profoundly reshaped the world's geographical knowledge. His expeditions, including those that traversed the Pacific, led to extensive surveys and the collection of data that underpinned the accurate charting of many remote areas. 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&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 35 cm x 45 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) – Chart of the Society Isles – Engraving (1777)

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This rare architectural plan depicts the fortress of Cranganore (modern-day Kodungallur, Kerala, India), a strategic Dutch stronghold on the Malabar Coast. The engraving, executed with fine precision, presents a detailed top-down layout of the bastions, walls, and surrounding infrastructure, along with elevations and a legend identifying key elements of the site. Ships, compass roses, and cross-sectional diagrams add to the technical and historical value of the plate. The map is attributed to Adam van der Duyn, a Dutch military engineer who contributed to the documentation of Dutch East India Company (VOC) forts and settlements in the early 18th century. His work formed part of the VOC’s extensive efforts to survey and secure its trading posts through detailed cartography. Van der Duyn’s engravings are known for their clarity, spatial logic, and direct correspondence with field conditions. Artist or Maker: Adam van der Duyn Dimensions: 49 x 32 cm Medium: Copperplate Engraving Date: 1709 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.

Adam van der Duyn – Grond Teekening van de Fortresse Cranganoor

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This detailed map of Livonia and Courland was created by Johann Christoph Weigel and published in Nuremberg in the early 18th century. It encompasses the Baltic regions of present-day Latvia and Estonia, as well as parts of Lithuania and northern Poland. The map is finely engraved with topographical detail and colored boundaries, and it features a decorative title cartouche in the upper left corner reading “Livoniae et Curlandiae Tabula Auct. C. Weigelio Noribergæ”.&nbsp; This work was issued as part of Weigel’s Atlas Scholasticus et Itinerarius, a renowned travel atlas compiled in collaboration with the historian Johann David Köhler, intended to educate scholars and travelers. The map reflects the geopolitical complexities of the region during the early 1700s, including duchies, bishoprics, rivers, and fortified cities. Johann Christoph Weigel was a prolific German engraver and publisher whose atlases and cartographic works were valued for their accuracy and aesthetic quality. 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 Livonia and Courland – Hand-Colored