- 206
London--Braun, G. and F. Hogenberg
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Londinum feracissimi Angliae regni metropolis. [Cologne, after 1574]
- paper
400 x 532mm., double-page engraved perspective plan, title cartouche with border of roses and swags, Tudor Royal and City arms, Latin text, hand-coloured, edge-mounted in passe-partout, slight staining
Literature
Howgego 2(2)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
"THE MOST IMPORTANT OF THE SURVIVING EARLY MAP-VIEWS OF LONDON" (Howgego). The present example is from the second state of the plate, issued two years after the first, by Braun and Hogenberg as part of their atlas of city views called Civitates Orbis Terrarum. This six volume work was issued between 1572 and 1617 and contained more than 500 city plans. The map of London was updated in 1574 with 'Westmester' changed to 'Westmuster' and with the addition of the newly built Royal Exchange. The map was drawn at least 15 years prior to publication, since it shows the spire of St Paul's, which was destroyed by lightning in 1561 and not reconstructed.