Italy - Avenches, a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Vaud.; Matthäus Merian (1593 /1650) - Caspar Merian (1627–1686) - "Aventicum / Wifflisburg" - 1621-1650
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Copper-engraved map titled “Aventicum / Wifflisburg” by Matthäus Merian the Elder and Caspar Merian, produced in Italy, depicting Avenches in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, uncoloured on hand-laid paper, 158 × 370 mm, in good condition.
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Type: Copper engraving, finished with a burin
Support: Hand-made lightly textured paper
Condition: Excellent inking, good condition with slight traces of foxing and browning; The paper shows a light and natural browning of time, editorial crease, printing imperfection, all as shown in the photo;
Shipping: Insured shipping via Bartolini/DPD courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the item must be reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, the insurance claims procedure cannot be activated;
Provenance: From private collection;
Matthäus Merian the Elder (Basel, 1593 – Bad Schwalbach, 1650) was one of the most important engravers, designers, and publishers in Switzerland in the 17th century. His fame is tied mainly to his aerial bird’s-eye views of cities and cartographic maps of extraordinary technical precision and artistic beauty.
Caspar Merian (1627–1686) was one of the most important German engravers and theorists of the 17th century, renowned especially for his extraordinary topographical views of European cities.
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The seller recommends that when collecting the shipment, you report any anomalies, damaged and/or opened packages to the courier. The insurance is not liable if these reports are not made. Thank you
Translated by Google TranslateType: Copper engraving, finished with a burin
Support: Hand-made lightly textured paper
Condition: Excellent inking, good condition with slight traces of foxing and browning; The paper shows a light and natural browning of time, editorial crease, printing imperfection, all as shown in the photo;
Shipping: Insured shipping via Bartolini/DPD courier. To take advantage of the insurance coverage, any damage to the item must be reported to the courier at the time of delivery. Otherwise, the insurance claims procedure cannot be activated;
Provenance: From private collection;
Matthäus Merian the Elder (Basel, 1593 – Bad Schwalbach, 1650) was one of the most important engravers, designers, and publishers in Switzerland in the 17th century. His fame is tied mainly to his aerial bird’s-eye views of cities and cartographic maps of extraordinary technical precision and artistic beauty.
Caspar Merian (1627–1686) was one of the most important German engravers and theorists of the 17th century, renowned especially for his extraordinary topographical views of European cities.
Seller's Story
The seller recommends that when collecting the shipment, you report any anomalies, damaged and/or opened packages to the courier. The insurance is not liable if these reports are not made. Thank you
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Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Italy
Geographical specification
Avenches, a Swiss municipality located in the canton of Vaud.
Map maker/publisher
Matthäus Merian (1593 /1650) - Caspar Merian (1627–1686)
Map/book title
"Aventicum / Wifflisburg"
Period
1621-1650
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Topography of Helvetia, Raetia, and Valais.
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
158 mm
Width
370 mm
