
Blaeu, Mortier, Visscher - Three Maps of Asia Minor
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Description
comprising: Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638), Natolia, quae olim Asia Minor, published by Joan Willem Blaeu, Amsterdam, circa 1650, in two sheets, engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, sight 18-1/2 x 22-3/4 in.; Pieter Mortier (aka Pierre, 1661-1711), Natolia, Asia Minor Auctore Phi. de la Rue, Amsterdam, circa 1700, engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, sight 15 x 21 in.; Nicolaes Visscher I (1618-1709), Geographische Beschryvinghe Van de Wandeling Der Apostelen ende De Reysen Pauli..., Amsterdam, circa 1660-1680, in two sheets, engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, depicting Asia Minor, with cartouches illustrating the travel of the St. Paul the Apostle, sheet 16-1/4 x 18-1/2 in.; all in brushed metal frames, two with double sided glass panel, largest 19-3/4 x 24-1/4 in.
Provenance: From the Private Collection of a diplomat stationed in the Middle East
Condition
some light toning and handling creases, scattered light stains, not examined out of frames; Mortier with some light foxing; Visscher taped in on mat at corners, repair at top right corner visible verso; frames good overall with some spots of discoloration to metal, glass panels slightly loose in frames
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Blaeu, Mortier, Visscher - Three Maps of Asia Minor



0429: Blaeu, Mortier, Visscher - Three Maps of Asia Minor
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comprising: Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638), Natolia, quae olim Asia Minor, published by Joan Willem Blaeu, Amsterdam, circa 1650, in two sheets, engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, sight 18-1/2 x 22-3/4 in.; Pieter Mortier (aka Pierre, 1661-1711), Natolia, Asia Minor Auctore Phi. de la Rue, Amsterdam, circa 1700, engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, sight 15 x 21 in.; Nicolaes Visscher I (1618-1709), Geographische Beschryvinghe Van de Wandeling Der Apostelen ende De Reysen Pauli..., Amsterdam, circa 1660-1680, in two sheets, engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, depicting Asia Minor, with cartouches illustrating the travel of the St. Paul the Apostle, sheet 16-1/4 x 18-1/2 in.; all in brushed metal frames, two with double sided glass panel, largest 19-3/4 x 24-1/4 in.
Provenance: From the Private Collection of a diplomat stationed in the Middle East