1850/​8646

Hans Povelsen Egede (b. Norge 1686, d. Falster, Danmark 1758)

“Grønlandia Antiqva secundum utramque partem Orientalem & Occidentalem seu Wester et Øster-Bygd delineata”. Handcoloured engraving. Visible size 27.5×36 cm.

The map comes from Hans Egede's book “Det gamle Grønlands nye Perlustration”, Copenhagen 1741.

Provenance: Her Highness Princess Elisabeth to Denmark (1935–2018).

Condition

Printers crease. Some foxing. The paper has turned slightly brown. Examined in frame.

Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

Auction

H.H. Princess Elisabeth to Denmark, 13 December 2018

Category

Prints & Drawings

Estimate

6,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

15,000 DKK  

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