Lot 192

Braun and Hogenberg Map of London, c. 1572

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$300,000 $10,000

Property from a Private Collection, Hilton Head Island, SC

Description:

Braun and Hogenberg Map of London, c. 1572, Georg Braun (1541–1622) and Frans Hogenberg (1540–1590), "Londinum Feracissimi Angliae Regni Metropolis," 1572. Bird's-eye view of London and Westminster, title cartouche along the upper center, with Royal and City arms, figures in the foreground, and further decorated with cartouche text panels along the lower left and right, hand colored engraved plan. Latin text on verso. Frame size: 22 1/2 in. x 28 in.

Measurements: Height: by sight 13 in. x Width: 19 1/8 in.

Condition

Good condition, crease to center, minor foxing, some waviness, not viewed out of frame. Frame with wear to edges.