Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2021 Auction 15-16 Jan 2021
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While having seemingly avoided classification in past auction catalogs, a significant sub-variety exists that can be used to divide the early issues in this series from the later ones. For the early issues (1818-1823), the configuration of the mountains below the sunface is undulating and without sharp form. However, beginning in 1824 and running through the design's termination in 1834, not only do the mountains become more geometric in their depiction, but they also gain a granular texture. While the reason for this change is unknown, the difference in hand is actually rather significant, and gives the completionist another item for which to strive.
From the Oro del Nuevo Mundo Collection.
Estimate: $10000.00- $20000.00