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Decorative Works on Paper

Wed, Aug 9, 2017 02:00PM EDT - Thu, Aug 10, 2017 02:00PM EDT
Lot 14

AFTER JOHANN SADELER I (1550-1601): AMERICA; EUROPE; AND ASIA; FROM THE FOUR CONTINENTS

Estimate: $300 - $500
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Three engravings on laid paper, 1581; Conversio Sauli, engraving on laid paper, with anchor watermark; and together with Mary with Figures, engraving on laid paper with watermark indistinct. Continents all 6 5/8 x 9 in. (sheet); Conversio Sauli 12 x 8 1/4 in. (sheet); and Mary 10 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (sheet); unframed. Condition: All with trimmed margins, some into the text at bottom, scattered foxing, staining, and surface soiling. America- large vertical tear at upper left corner; trimmed to the plate; creases and tears at the sheet edges. Europa- a large diagonal crease at top right corner; trimmed to the plate; creases and tears. Asia- creases at three corners; trimmed to the plate; with creases and tears at the sheet edges. Conversio Sauli- trimmed to the plate; tiny creases and tears at the sheet edges. Mary- a horizontal tear at left center; trimmed to the plate; creasing at the corners; tiny creases and tears at the sheet edges.,