Default

Namnlös design.png_8dde79867b6fc7e

Fine Art. Antique Prints, Maps and Drawings / 06-09-2025, 18:00 CET

None

Ended

Catalog lot cards

Auctions

Auction

Medium

6840c_8dde625939fbd01

This detailed engraving is a historical map of the Duchy of Brabant, a region that is now part of Belgium and the Netherlands. The map, from Abraham Ortelius’s groundbreaking atlas, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, provides a rich topographical view with a focus on rivers, towns, and cities of the period. A decorative cartouche in the top right corner contains the title and a coat of arms. As a key plate in the first modern atlas, the map is a significant document in the history of cartography. Abraham Ortelius was a Flemish cartographer and geographer, celebrated for creating the first modern atlas, the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the World). Published in 1570, the work was a revolutionary compilation of maps, providing a comprehensive view of the world based on the best available knowledge of the time. Ortelius is widely considered one of the founders of modern cartography, and his work was highly influential for over a century. Artist or Maker: Abraham Ortelius Dimensions: Approximately 45 x 55 cm&nbsp; Medium: Engraving&nbsp; Date: 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 (1527–1598) – Description of the Noble Province of Lower Germany, Brabant – Engraving (1570)

Closed

6896c_8dde6d27f6807d2

Original Latin title: Transisalania Provincia Vulgo Over-Yssel, Auctore N. ten Have, Emendata a F. de Wit. This detailed regional map depicts the Dutch province of Overijssel (Over-Yssel), including key towns such as Zwolle, Kampen, and Deventer, as well as surrounding river systems, farmlands, and forests. The map is bordered by finely hand-coloured political divisions and adorned with an elaborate cartouche in the lower left, featuring a coat of arms, livestock, and two allegorical figures representing trade and agriculture. A compass rose and ships on the Zuiderzee (De Zuyder Zee) further enhance the decorative appeal. The map was corrected and published by Frederik de Wit based on earlier surveys by Nicolaes ten Have. Frederiсk de Wit was one of the most important Dutch cartographers and map publishers of the 17th century. Based in Amsterdam, he produced a wide range of atlases, sea charts, and wall maps admired for their accuracy and aesthetic quality. His works contributed significantly to the dissemination of geographic knowledge during the early modern period, and his maps remain highly collectible today. Artist or Maker:Frederiсk de Wit Dimensions:53 cm x 61 cm Medium:Hand-Coloured Copper Engraving Date:c.1680 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.

Frederiсk de Wit (1630–1706) – Map of Transisalania, Commonly Called Overijssel

6903c_8dde6d2ed6a6d98

This original copperplate engraving by Frederik de Wit presents a two-part cartographic depiction. The upper map titled Tractus Rheni et Mosae Inferioris shows the upper Rhine and Maas River regions across parts of present-day Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The lower map details the coastal area of the Netherlands bordering the North Sea (Mare Germanicum), including Zeeland, Holland, and Utrecht provinces. Richly engraved with fine topographical detail, political borders, rivers, and settlements, both maps are adorned with Baroque cartouches and decorative maritime figures. Frederiсk de Wit was a prominent Dutch cartographer and engraver whose Amsterdam workshop became one of the most important producers of maps and atlases in the late 17th century. His finely executed engravings are noted for their geographic accuracy, visual clarity, and artistic decoration. De Wit’s work reflects the Dutch Golden Age of cartography and was widely collected and referenced throughout Europe. Artist or Maker:Frederiсk de Wit Dimensions:Sheet approximately 58 cm x 47 cm Medium:Copperplate Engraving Date:Late 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.

Frederiсk de Wit (1629–1706) – Two-Part Map of the Rhine River and the Coast

6889c_8dde6d1d996bba6

This rare hand-colored city plan titled Das Lang-defendirte und endlich mit vil Verlust eroberte Stralsund depicts the siege and eventual capture of Stralsund in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It chronicles a major event during the Great Northern War, illustrating troop movements, fortifications, and surrounding terrain in vivid detail. Originally printed in Nuremberg in 1718 by Johann Ernst Adelbulner, the work reflects Weigel’s masterful ability to merge military cartography with baroque engraving and narrative. Johann Christoph Weigel (1654–1725) was a prominent engraver, publisher, and cartographer based in Nuremberg. He collaborated with scholars such as Johann David Köhler and produced detailed atlases, city plans, and historical engravings. Weigel’s works are distinguished by their clarity, ornate cartouches, and historical importance, making them valuable sources for understanding early 18th-century geography and conflict. Artist or Maker:Johann Christoph Weigel Dimensions:27 cm x 42 cm Medium:Hand-Colored Engraving Date:1718 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) – Siege of Stralsund – Hand-Colored Engraved

6964c_8dde6d96da5bd98

This woodcut map from Sebastian Münster's landmark geographical work, Cosmographia, provides a detailed and early depiction of the region of Transylvania. Titled in both German and Latin, the print illustrates the area's topographical features, including mountains, forests, and rivers, along with its towns and villages. The map is a significant historical document, showcasing the 16th-century understanding of this region and reflecting the meticulous detail and artistic style characteristic of Münster's influential work. Sebastian Münster was a renowned German scholar, cartographer, and cosmographer. As a professor at the University of Basel, he was one of the most influential German-speaking scholars of his time. His most famous work, the Cosmographia, was first published in 1544 and became one of the most widely circulated books of the 16th century. It provided a comprehensive description of the world through maps, city views, and descriptive text. Münster's meticulous approach to geography and his use of detailed woodcut illustrations made his work a foundational text for cartography and a crucial source of geographical knowledge for generations. Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster&nbsp;Dimensions: Approximately 26 x 34 cm&nbsp; Medium: Woodcut&nbsp; Date: 1544 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 the Transylvanian Country and also called Transylvania – Woodcut (1544)

6962c_8dde6d94f279a89

This woodcut map from Sebastian Münster's landmark geographical work, Cosmographia, provides a detailed view of Eastern Europe. Titled in German, the print depicts a sprawling landscape encompassing the regions of Hungary, Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Wallachia, and Bulgaria. As a double-page folio, the map showcases the topographical detail and artistic style characteristic of 16th-century cartography, providing a significant historical document and a work of art from one of the era's most influential scholars. Sebastian Münster was a renowned German scholar, cartographer, and cosmographer. As a professor at the University of Basel, he was one of the most influential German-speaking scholars of his time. His most famous work, the Cosmographia, was first published in 1544 and became one of the most widely circulated books of the 16th century. It provided a comprehensive description of the world through maps, city views, and descriptive text. Münster's meticulous approach to geography and his use of detailed woodcut illustrations made his work a foundational text for cartography and a crucial source of geographical knowledge for generations. Artist or Maker: Sebastian Münster&nbsp; Dimensions: Approximately 25 x 37 cm&nbsp; Medium: Woodcut&nbsp; Date: 1544&nbsp; 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.