Antique East Indies Map by Rigobert Bonne, Copper Engraving, 1780
€ 350
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1780
Mapmaker / artist
Rigobert Bonne, France, circa 1780
Technique
Copper engraving
Sheet size
26 × 41 cm (10.2 × 16.1 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14105-15
Condition
Very good condition. Even toning, original fold, crisp engraved lines. The map is offered unframed, preserving the sheet in its original, untouched state.
About this sheet
East Indies & Moluccas – Antique Map of Indonesia, Bonne c1780 This detailed map depicts the East Indies, including Java, Borneo, Sulawesi, the Moluccas, and surrounding islands. Designed during the era of intense European competition for spice trade dominance, the map emphasizes coastlines, straits, and navigational routes. Rigobert Bonne’s engraving balances scientific accuracy with aesthetic clarity, presenting a complex archipelago in a legible and elegant form. The inclusion of New Holland (Australia) adds further historical interest.
Condition: Very good condition. Even toning, original fold, crisp engraved lines.
Framing tips: Works beautifully in a wide horizontal frame with a warm off-white mat.
