France · 17th century
€ 470
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Very good condition with later hand-colouring; clean sheet with only natural ageing, wide margins, no tears or repairs.
Antique Miniature Map of Portugal by Pierre Du Val ,Paris. Hand-Colored c1680
A charming late-17th-century miniature map of Portugal by Pierre Du Val, published in Paris around 1680. Du Val, nephew of Nicolas Sanson, was one of the leading French mapmakers of his period, admired for his elegant small-format atlases. This finely engraved sheet shows the kingdom of Portugal with towns, rivers, regional divisions and coastal detail, all framed by a decorative title cartouche. The later hand-colouring enhances the clarity of the engraving while preserving the character of the original work. Maps from Du Val’s miniature series are prized for their collectability, historical value and decorative appeal, offering a concise yet vivid snapshot of Iberian geography in the late 17th century.
Condition: Very good condition with later hand-colouring; clean sheet with only natural ageing, wide margins, no tears or repairs.
Framing: Ideal floated on off-white or warm cream museum board in a thin walnut, black hardwood or gold-leaf frame. A shadow-box presentation enhances its scale and highlights the decorative cartouche.
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Technique: Engraving, later hand colour
Maker: Pierre Du Val, Paris, c.1680
