Antique Map of Southeastern France by Vaugondy, c.1790

€ 160

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

Date: 1790
Mapmaker / artist: Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766), also known as Le Sieur or Monsieur Robert, and his son, Didier Robert de Vaugondy (c.1723-1786), were leading cartographe
Sheet size: 29 × 41.5 cm (11.4 × 16.3 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-00517

About this sheet

"Antique map titled 'Languedoc, Dauphiné, Province'. Beautiful antique map of Southeastern France with decorative cartouche. Map includes topographical detail as well as a reference to the departments at the time of publication. Artists and Engravers: Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766), also known as Le Sieur or Monsieur Robert, and his son, Didier Robert de Vaugondy (c.1723-1786), were leading cartographers in France during the 18th century.

Condition: Very good, contemporary hand coloring. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1790
Overall size: 41.5 x 29 cm.
Image size: 0.001 x 29 x 24 cm.

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