Europe - Sardegna, Corsica, Malta; C. Weigel - Insularum Corsicae, Sardiniae, Melitae accurata descriptio - 1720

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Copper engraving from 1720 by Kohler/Weigel, Descriptio Orbis Antiquus, depicting Sardinia, Corsica and Malta with contemporary hand colour and excellent condition.

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Description from the seller

Dimensions: 32 x 40,5 cm. (on sheet: 38,5 x 46,5 cm.).

Condition: very good (minor foxing)
Verso: blank.

Author: Kohler / Weigel
Publisher: Weigel. Nuremberg.
Note: from "Descriptio Orbis Antiquus..."

Johann Christoph Weigel, known as Christoph Weigel the Elder (9 November 1654 – 5 February 1725), was a German engraver, art dealer and publisher. He was born at Redwitz, Free imperial city of Eger in Egerland, and died in Nuremberg, aged 70.
Christoph Weigel the Elder learned the art of engraving in Augsburg. After various positions, including in Vienna and Frankfurt am Main, he acquired citizenship in Nuremberg in 1698. Weigel's first work from his own, successfully run publishing house in Nuremberg was Bilderlust from 1698. Around 70 books and a series of engravings were published by this publishing house during his lifetime.

Dimensions: 32 x 40,5 cm. (on sheet: 38,5 x 46,5 cm.).

Condition: very good (minor foxing)
Verso: blank.

Author: Kohler / Weigel
Publisher: Weigel. Nuremberg.
Note: from "Descriptio Orbis Antiquus..."

Johann Christoph Weigel, known as Christoph Weigel the Elder (9 November 1654 – 5 February 1725), was a German engraver, art dealer and publisher. He was born at Redwitz, Free imperial city of Eger in Egerland, and died in Nuremberg, aged 70.
Christoph Weigel the Elder learned the art of engraving in Augsburg. After various positions, including in Vienna and Frankfurt am Main, he acquired citizenship in Nuremberg in 1698. Weigel's first work from his own, successfully run publishing house in Nuremberg was Bilderlust from 1698. Around 70 books and a series of engravings were published by this publishing house during his lifetime.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Number of items
1
Country
Europe
Geographical specification
Sardegna, Corsica, Malta
Map maker/ publisher
C. Weigel
Map/ Book title
Insularum Corsicae, Sardiniae, Melitae accurata descriptio
Period
1720
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Original Antique Copper Engraving
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
Height
38.5 cm
Width
46.5 cm
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