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LOT 1960
Wall Map of the Americas by Covens & Mortier
AMSTERDAM, CIRCA 1750 A.D.
20 7/8 x 25 3/4 in. (61.5 grams, 53.2 x 65.5 cm).
Displaying the western hemisphere from Greenland in the north-east to New Zealand in the south-west; based on an earlier French map by De L'Isle; showing extensive detail in general but only sparse information north of California as is common for maps of this era; showing some 17th century discoveries in the Pacific Ocean (including an early depiction of New Zealand), tracks of voyages by explorers etc.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Scottish private collection.
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LOT 1960
Wall Map of the Americas by Covens & Mortier
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Bone Artefact Collection
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £104
Including a curved rib with carving of a human skeleton; stylised human figure mounted on a display stand. 260 grams total, 6.2-26.6 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
'Egyptianised' Musical Jewellery Box
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Wooden rectangular box with applied detailing of hieroglyphs and other symbols, polychrome panels with images of gods; segmented inner compartment with musical-box mechanism containing a mixed group of ceramic, faience, bronze and other items; complete, inner lid torn. 645 grams, 17.6 x 11 x 6 cm
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Inscribed Gemstone
Mid 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Discoid in plan with notched border, inscription in five panels around a square motif with radiating arms. 4.5 grams, 25 mm
with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
