Antiquities of Sahdaab near the First Cataract – Egypt Engraving, c.1755

€ 460

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1755
Mapmaker / artist: Frederik Ludvig Norden, Copenhagen, circa 1755
Technique: Copper engraving
Sheet size: 29 × 44.6 cm (11.4 × 17.6 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14183-13

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Very good antique condition. Light toning and minor spotting. Plate mark present.

About this sheet

Antiquities of Sahdaab near the First Cataract – Egypt Engraving, c.1755

This engraved view depicts the antiquities of Sahdaab, located several leagues from the First Cataract of the Nile in Nubia. Ruined structures, palm clusters, and distant settlements line the riverbank, with a single boat providing scale and movement.
The plate reflects Norden’s broader interest in documenting lesser-known sites alongside famous monuments, contributing to a more complete geographic and archaeological record of the Nile Valley.

Its restrained composition and strong sense of distance make it particularly attractive as a standalone decorative print.

Condition report:
Very good antique condition. Light toning and minor spotting. Plate mark present.

Framing tips:
Best framed with a wide mount and understated frame to emphasize the open landscape.