Antique Map of the Iberian Peninsula with two decorative Cartouches, c.1680

€ 1 490

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

Date: 1680
Sheet size: 51.7 × 62.4 cm (20.4 × 24.6 in)
Condition: Fair
Reference: BG-13433-4

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

Repaired: Original folding line, with existing splits and repairs. Age-related toning. Later hand coloring. Shows wear and creasing, also affecting image. Small tears in margins. Blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Hispaniae et Portugalliae Regna'. Original old map of the Iberian peninsula showing Spain, Portugal and the Balearic Islands. Two beautiful cartouches with several putti and coat of arms. Published by N. Visscher, circa 1680.

The Visscher family were art and map dealers in Amsterdam during the 17th century. Funded by C. J. Visscher (1587-1652), the business was continued by his son and grandson both named Nicolas. Nicolas Visscher I was born 1618 in Wenns, Austria. He died 1679 in Linz. After the death of Nicolas II, his widow passed the business to Pieter Schenk.