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Fine Art. Antique Prints, Maps and Drawings / 18-10-2025, 18:00 CET

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This antique map titled Ducatus Mediolanensis et Parmensis cum adjacentibus Italiae Regionibus depicts the Duchy of Milan and Duchy of Parma along with surrounding regions of northern Italy. The map presents rivers, cities, mountain ranges, and administrative boundaries in fine detail, hand-coloured to highlight the borders. A decorative cartouche in the lower left corner, flanked by allegorical figures, enhances the map's artistic appeal, while Latin place names reinforce its scholarly and historical character. Christoph Weigel was a renowned German engraver, cartographer, and publisher based in Nuremberg. His work is celebrated for its clarity, elegance, and precision. Weigel’s maps often combined detailed geographic information with decorative artistry, making them prized possessions for both scholars and collectors. His publications contributed to the dissemination of geographic knowledge in the early 18th century and remain valuable historical documents today. Artist or Maker:Christoph Weigel , engraved by M. Kauffer Dimensions:37 cm x 45 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 Italy - Lombardy and Duchy of Parma - Hand-Coloured Copperplate Engraving

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This detailed copperplate map depicts the County of Hainaut and the Bishopric of Cambrai, showing numerous towns, rivers, and boundaries with fine engraving detail. The map includes a decorative cartouche featuring figures and heraldic emblems, characteristic of Ferdinand de Wit’s style. It offers a clear, artistic view of this historical European region. Ferdinand de Wit was a Dutch engraver and cartographer active during the 18th century, known for his precise and decorative regional maps. His work contributed to the cartographic documentation of various European territories, often published in atlases and geographic compendiums. Artist or Maker:Ferdinand de Wit Dimensions:52 cm x 60 cm Medium:Copperplate engraving Date:c. 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.

Ferdinand de Wit – Map of Belgium and France - the County of Hainaut and the Bishopric of Cambrai - Copperplate engraving

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The map features two prominent hemispheres depicting the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, adorned with intricate illustrations of celestial hemispheres above each terrestrial counterpart. Notably, it presents California as an island—a common cartographic misconception of that era. The surrounding areas are enriched with allegorical figures, elaborate cartouches, and detailed representations of the known world, reflecting the geographical knowledge and artistic sensibilities of the time. Homann, the founder of the esteemed Homann Heirs publishing house in Nuremberg, was appointed Geographer to the Holy Roman Emperor in 1715. His works are celebrated for their accuracy, artistic detail, and decorative appeal, making them highly sought after by collectors and historians alike Artist or Maker: Johann Baptist Homann (1664–1724) Medium:Hand-Colored Copper-Plate Engraving on Paper Date:1707 Dimensions:46 x 55 cm 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 Baptist Homann (1664–1724) – World Map - Hand-Colored Copper Engraving