Very Large Hand-Drawn View of St Iago Cape Verde, by Frederici, 1783

pkversion — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:55:35 +0000

Johann Christian Friderici [= Frederici] (Heldburg 1766 – Cape Town 1804)

Prospect van het eyland, en de rheede van St. Iago. Geteekend van Johann Christian Friderici / Verbeelding van de inwoonders op St Iago

(View of the island, and the roadstead of St. Iago. Drawn by Johann Christian Friderci / Depiction of the inhabitants on St Iago)

?Porto Praia, Cape Verde, 1783.

Watercolour with ruled black ink border on laid paper, watermarked Pro Patria with Maid of Dort,
H. 29. 5 x W. 120.5 cm

The largest recorded early modern panoramic view of Cape Verde, by “the best VOC map maker in South Africa” (Koeman). This is his earliest known work.

Santiago’s Porto Praia is the main harbour of Cape Verde. It served as an important transportation hub for enslaved African people to the Americas and for the restocking of ships bound for the Cape with salt and fresh foods. These two functions of the island are depicted in the cartouche in the top right. It shows an African family and examples of livestock: a turkey and a goat. The man wears clothes that are also seen in depictions of plantation guards in the West Indies of the same period.

Dimensions:

Height: 11.62 in (29.5 cm)Width: 47.45 in (120.5 cm)Depth: 0.08 in (2 mm)
Style:

Dutch Colonial(Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:

PaperHand-Painted
Place of Origin:

Cape Verde
Period:

Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:

1783
Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Can be framed. Some creases and folds, yellowed and some foxing – all not disruptive (can be restored on request).
Seller Location:

Amsterdam, NL
Reference Number:

Seller: LU5458229747982

Greece 1660 Jan Jansson Watercolour Map Peloponesus Sive Morea I Laurenbergio

pkversion — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:54:50 +0000

We are delighted to offer for sale this Jan Jansson Date: 1660 (published) Amsterdam map of Greece.

This is an authentic antique map of Peloponnese or the Morea peninsula by Jan Jansson. The map was published in Jansson’s “Atlantis majoris” in Amsterdam, circa 1660.

This striking map shows southern Greece from Thebes and Athens in the north, to the southern coast of Peloponnese and includes several islands surrounding the massive peninsula. Rivers, forests, cities, and villages are noted throughout and regional borders within Peloponnese are delineated.

Decorative elements include several ships, some of which appear in battle and decorative cartouches.

The condition is excellent so far as I can see, there will naturally be age related patina, it looks to be a hand watercolour piece.

Dimensions

Height:- 51cm

Width:- 59.5cm

Depth:- 2cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point.

This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses.

CONDITION

Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition.

Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.

Dimensions:

Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)Width: 23.43 in (59.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)

Style:

Dutch Colonial(Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Copper,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Denmark

Period:

1660-1669

Date of Manufacture:

1660

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.

Seller Location:

Reference Number:

Seller: LU2823329915052

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Very Large Hand-Drawn View of St Iago Cape Verde, by Frederici, 1783

Greece 1660 Jan Jansson Watercolour Map Peloponesus Sive Morea I Laurenbergio