16th C. German Engraved Map Diocese of Osnabruck
**Originally Listed At $300**
Cartographer: Johannes Gigas (German, 1582-1637). Engraver: Willem Blaeu (Netherlandish, 1571-1638). Map of Diocese of Osnabruck, 16th century. A beautifully engraved map with hand coloring of the Diocese of Osnabruck with the territory to Quakenbruck, Wittlage, Iburg, Bentlage and Lingen; a small view of Osnabruck at the lower left and an inset map of Reckenberg / Wiedenbruck at the lower right; the episcopal coat of arms with dedication cartouche above and several small painted territorial coats of arms throughout the map. A beautiful example with very nice original hand coloring. Size of map image: 14.5" L x 18.875" W (36.8 cm x 47.9 cm) Size of sheet: 19.5" L x 23" W (49.5 cm x 58.4 cm)
Johannes Gigas, the author of the map, was a doctor (personal physician to Elector Ferdinand I of Bavaria and the Bishop of Munster) and also worked as a mathematician, physicist, and cartographer. He was known for relatively precise land surveys in Westphalia and published an atlas with maps of Westphalian territories in Cologne in 1620, which was soon thereafter published in the Netherlands by Blaeu and Janssonius in a modified new edition.
Provenance: ex Neal Auctions, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#167273
Condition Report: Strong centerfold with 2" tear at lower end and .5" tear at upper end of centerfold. Expected toning, nicks/losses to peripheries, some staining (mostly visible in the margins). Text on verso. Collector's label and notes on the verso as well.
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Cartographer: Johannes Gigas (German, 1582-1637). Engraver: Willem Blaeu (Netherlandish, 1571-1638). Map of Diocese of Osnabruck, 16th century. A beautifully engraved map with hand coloring of the Diocese of Osnabruck with the territory to Quakenbruck, Wittlage, Iburg, Bentlage and Lingen; a small view of Osnabruck at the lower left and an inset map of Reckenberg / Wiedenbruck at the lower right; the episcopal coat of arms with dedication cartouche above and several small painted territorial coats of arms throughout the map. A beautiful example with very nice original hand coloring. Size of map image: 14.5" L x 18.875" W (36.8 cm x 47.9 cm) Size of sheet: 19.5" L x 23" W (49.5 cm x 58.4 cm)
Johannes Gigas, the author of the map, was a doctor (personal physician to Elector Ferdinand I of Bavaria and the Bishop of Munster) and also worked as a mathematician, physicist, and cartographer. He was known for relatively precise land surveys in Westphalia and published an atlas with maps of Westphalian territories in Cologne in 1620, which was soon thereafter published in the Netherlands by Blaeu and Janssonius in a modified new edition.
Provenance: ex Neal Auctions, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#167273
Condition Report: Strong centerfold with 2" tear at lower end and .5" tear at upper end of centerfold. Expected toning, nicks/losses to peripheries, some staining (mostly visible in the margins). Text on verso. Collector's label and notes on the verso as well.
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