Theodor de Bry (1528-1598) - Report on the Kingdom of Congo - Kongo audience

Rare engraving from the second German edition of 1609 published in Frankfurt: Durch Matthias Becker by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). "Regnum Congo, hoc est, Warhaffte und Eigentliche Beschreibung d

Rare engraving from the second German edition of 1609 published in Frankfurt: Durch Matthias Becker by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). "Regnum Congo, hoc est, Warhaffte und Eigentliche Beschreibung d

"Carrying a Kongo King". Report of the Kingdom of the Congo: and adjacent countries; Extracted from the Writings and Discourses of the Portuguese, by Duarte Lopez; Philippe Pigafetta. Rome, August 7,

"Travelling in Congo". Report of the Kingdom of the Congo: and adjacent countries; Extracted from the Writings and Discourses of the Portuguese, by Duarte Lopez; Philippe Pigafetta. Rome, August 7, 15

Engraving with text depicting a bustling Native American market. From Theodor de Bry (Netherlandish, 1528-1598), Thomas Hariot (British, ca. 1560-1621), and John White's (British, act. 1577-93) "

THEODOR DE BRY (NETHERLANDISH 1528-1598), ENGRAVING, "PRIDE AND FOLLY", FROM A SERIES OF TAZZA DESIGNS", C.1588. DIAMETER 4 3/8"; FRAMED AND GLAZED-10 3/4 X 10 3/4"

THEODORE DE BRY (1528-1598) VIRGINIA NATIVE AMERICAN ENGRAVINGS, LOT OF TWO most likely from De Bry's "Great Voyages", after John White paintings, each depicting De Bry's interpretation of Native Amer

ABRAHAM ORTELIUS and THEODORE DE BRY (Belgian, 1527-1598), (German, 1528 - 1598), Maris Pacifici quod vulgo Mar del Zud, 1601, and Hispaniae Novae Sive Magnae, Recens et Vera Descriptio, 1595, two vin

A collectors album of maps and prints related to Cuba. There are total of 70 pieces, from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Highlights include works by Theodor de Bry, a 1561 map of Cuba by Ruscelli, a

the 2-sheet map of Africa and Asia, from the east coast of Brazil to Japan, charting the first Dutch voyage to the East Indies by Houtman, large titlecartouche upper centre of right sheet, ships, comp

Antique 1627 hand-colored map of Virginia by Matthaus Merian after John Smith's 1612 map, from Theodore de Bry's "Grand Voyages". Good condition overall, with age-appropriate wear, repairs (see photos

Antique 1627 map of Virginia by Matthaus Merian after John Smith's 1612 map, from Theodore de Bry's "Grand Voyages". Please see "The Philidelphia Print Shop" sheet shown in final photo. Good condition

Ca. 2050-1786 BCA large limestone carved in raised relief with two columns of hieroglyphs containing titles of an official, the column on the left translated " The Seal Bearer (Treasurer) of the King

New Kingdom, Ca. 1550-1070 BC Finely modelled in the form of human-headed Imsety, one of the Four Sons of Horus, guardian of the liver wearing a beard with a curled tip and voluminous wig, the face wi

Kongo "N'kisi" Magic Fetish, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Carved wooden female effigy shown with snake to breast, raised scarrification, inset glass eyes (female and snake). Well handled pati

PETRUS KAERIUS and ABRAHAM ORTELIUS (Flemish, 1571-1646), and (Belgian, 1527-1598), Orbis Terrarum Typus De Integro Multis In Locis Emendatus auctore Petro Kaerio anno 1607, and Indiae Orientalis Insu

French Hermes Birkin HAC32cm Coq De Roche. This Hermes Limited Edition HAC Birkin 32cm In Coq De Roche red is reminiscent of the color of an exotic bird. The HAC is proportioned a little higher than t

French Hermes Birkin HAC32cm Coq De Roche. This Hermes Limited Edition HAC Birkin 32cm In Coq De Roche red is reminiscent of the color of an exotic bird. The HAC is proportioned a little higher than t

Cristalleries de Baccarat "Garniture de Table", two pairs of gilt bronze and cut crystal sweatmeat dishes. Paris, late 19th/early 20th century. each stamp with the Baccarat seal. the tallest: height 5

After Paolo Vernese (Italian 1528-1588), Monumental Oil on Canvas Painting. The Marriage at Cana. The presentation of the virgin. 107" x 51"

Fétiche à clous du Congo belge en bois avec cordes et tissus avec cloche et corne de bébé antilope, avec yeux et torche frontale à miroirs. H. 41 cm (n°4) Provenance: Ancienne collection Victor

Theodor Karner (German, 1884-1966) for Allach Porcelain Factory (German, 1935-1945). A porcelain blanc de chine figurine of a Malachowski Hussar on horseback. Marked to underside. Approximate height 1

Middle Kingdom, Second Intermediate Period, Ca. 1900 - 1600 BC. An extremely large and heavy khopesh sword of early type, complete with a wooden handle and golden pommel. Judging by its size, weight,

D.R. Congo Wood 36,5 cm Provenance: Rui Castro collection, Lisbon