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Franz Hogenberg George Braun - Map of Roan - Etching on paper (16th Century)

Franz Hogenberg George Braun - Map of Roan - Etching on paper (16th Century)

Lot 26 · Auction 05 - Old Master Prints and Maps · 15 April 2025
Estimate: £250 - £300
This map of Roan is an original etching realized by George Braun ( 1541 – 1622) .
The state of preservation of the artwork is aged with diffused foxings and the middle line on the folding had been cut and is partially repaired. Not signed.
Interesting B/W etching on coeval paper , this artwork represents skilfully a detailed view of the city of Roan through confident strokes . "Roan" is printed just below the upper line.