- 77
Jenichen, Balthasar
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Warhafftige Co[n]terfettung der Turckischen Armata von Galleen und andern Schiffen Dreihundert wie solche dess 1570 Jars in Ordnunge wider die Venedische Lendt ist aussgefahren. [Nuremberg: circa 1571]
- paper
Engraving on two sheets joined (370 x 460mm.), engraver's monogram at the lower left, early manuscript caption in English in the lower margin, tear extending from the right margin closed with small area of excellent facsimile, small worm hole within the image
Literature
Hollstein XL B, 128; G.K. Nagler, Die Monogrammisten v. 1, p. 818-819; Andresen II, Nr. 276; Drugulin II, 364; s.a. Meurer, Jenichen S. 50
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
VERY RARE GERMAN NEWS-SHEET MAP depicting the Turkish fleet invasion of Cyprus in 1570. The early English manuscript caption at the foot reads: "The representation of the Turkish Navall Army in ye year 1570 going forth to meet the Venetian fleet." Cyprus, then under Venetian rule, was a strategic point for shipping and trade in the Eastern Mediterranean, and coveted by the Ottomans, whose fleet, commanded by Müezzinzade Ali Pasha and Lala Mustafa Pasha, sailed there in June 1570. Following engagements at Nicosia, Kyrenia and Famagusta, the island was taken by August 1571. Overcome, the Venetians raised the support of the "Holy League" of the Catholic maritime states in the Mediterranean, and defeated the Ottoman fleet at the Battle of Lepanto in October 1571. The victory prevented the Ottoman Empire expanding further along the European side of the Mediterranean, though did not end their possession of Cyprus.
Jenichen was the leading German publisher of news-sheet maps. He and his compatriot Matthias Zündt took particular interest in the conflict and pr💃oduced views and maps of it that equalled and surpassed those of their Italian counterparts. Only one other example of this engraving seems to have appeared at auction in recent times (sale in these rooms, 29 April 2014, lot 156).