A RENAISSANCE MAP, "Americæ sive Novi Orbis, Nova

A RENAISSANCE MAP, "Americæ sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio," ANTWERP, 1573-1587, a hand colored copperplate engraving on paper, a fragment from the atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, compiled and published by cartographer Abraham Ortelius (Barbantian 1527-1598), showing North America, the northwest corner called Anian, refers to a "northern passage," below Apelchen, a body of water labeled Wingan and Dekoa, known today as Chesapeake Bay appears for the first time, the seas dotted with islands, Spanish and Portuguese ships, a distressed ship flys a maritime flag and a smaller boat provides help, the lower title cartouche with winged recumbent lions, fruiting quince saplings, and garlands heavy with melons, grapes, citrus, and squash, within dramatic masks, overlaid with latitudinal and longitudinal lines, within four grotesque mask and flowering scroll corners. Sheet: 18 5/8" x 23 3/8", Plate: 14" x 19 1/4" Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
Condition Report: Some spots, minor losses, backed repairs, mild fading of color, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.