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280. "Map 'Principality of Transylvania', by Johann Baptist Homann, Nürnberg, cca. 1720"
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 250
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 250
Session
Tue, 7 October 2025 12:00
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Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724) was a German cartographer, editor and engraver, whose typography business will be continued by his sons. He lived his entire life in Bavaria, especially in Nuremberg. In 1702 he founded a publishing house specialized in engraving and printing maps, which became one of the most important businesses of its kind in Germany and in Europe. In 1715, Homann was appointed imperial geographer of the Holy Roman Empire by Charles VI and became a member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences. His most important work is "The Great Atlas of the World", of which this piece is part, in an edition released around 1720. Colored copper engraving manually after printing.
Dimensions
custom 52 x 63 cm
Description
copper engraving, hand-colored wove paper
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Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724) was a German cartographer, editor and engraver, whose typography business will be continued by his sons. He lived his entire life in Bavaria, especially in Nuremberg. In 1702 he founded a publishing house specialized in engraving and printing maps, which became one of the most important businesses of its kind in Germany and in Europe. In 1715, Homann was appointed imperial geographer of the Holy Roman Empire by Charles VI and became a member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences. His most important work is "The Great Atlas of the World", of which this piece is part, in an edition released around 1720. Colored copper engraving manually after printing.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
custom 52 x 63 cm
Description
copper engraving, hand-colored wove paper
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