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an old map of the island of cyprus with a bird flying over it
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

513 - Italy Ischia, formerly known as Aenaria.
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Description
Italy Ischia, formerly known as Aenaria. Hand-coloured copperplate map by Ortelius, based on a design by M. Cartario for J. Jasolinus, featuring an illustrated title cartouche and two text cartouches, a detailed depiction of towns, buildings and woodland, as well as mountain ranges and watercourses. On the reverse is a text, featuring a florally illustrated, old-coloured woodcut initial. Antwerp, Ortelius, 1590. Approx. 49 x 36.5 cm (plate). Vertically folded sheet of sturdy handmade paper (reinforced at the fold on the reverse). An extremely decorative bird’s-eye view of the largest Neapolitan island in beautiful old colouring. – vdBroecke 142. – Meurer, Fontes, p. 174. - The view from the mainland at the western tip of the Gulf of Naples (Monte di Procida) features three painted Renaissance cartouches, ships’ figures and a highly detailed depiction of the terrain and buildings.- The reverse has two small areas of loss expertly backed; both the front and reverse show light discolouration around the edges due to previous framing. The white margin shows slight handling marks in places; overall, a magnificent example of this vibrantly coloured map. Italy. - A highly decorative bird’s-eye view of the largest Neapolitan island, rendered in beautiful contemporary colouring. - For references, see above. - The view from the mainland at the western tip of the Gulf of Naples (Monte di Procida), also depicting three fully coloured Renaissance cartouches, ship decoration throughout, and highly detailed depictions of the terrain and buildings. - The front has two small, expertly backed tears; both the front and back show light shelf wear along the edges due to previous framing. Slight handling marks in places within the white margin. Overall, a magnificent example of this vividly coloured map. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints and Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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