The Gentleman’s Online Auction

November 09, 2017

LOT 607

Lot 607

Johannes Janssonius (Jan Jansson, 1588-1664)

Johannes Janssonius (Jan Jansson, 1588-1664)
Lot 607 Details
Johannes Janssonius (Jan Jansson, 1588-1664)

CHINA VETERIBUS SINARUM REGIO NUNC INCOLIS TAME DICTA, C.1636

hand coloured copper engraved map of Asia incluging China, Japan, Korea and the north portion of the Philippines, framed
sight 10.75 x 13.75 in — 27.3 x 34.9 cm; 16.75 x 19.25 in — 42.5 x 48.9 cm

Estimate $400-$500

Realised: $720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Eastern China bounded in the west by the Great Wall, Korea as an island, and the three main islands of Japan. Part of the northern Philippine Island of Luzon is shown as well. From Matthew Merian's "Topographia

LOT 607
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.