Joan Blaeu Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Joan Blaeu Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 14, 2026
Joan Blaeu (1596 - 1673) Een plattegrond van Deventer "Daventria vulgo Deventer"
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Een kopergravure uit 1649.
Veilinghuis Onder de Boompjes
Sep. 14, 2026
Joan Blaeu (1596 - 1673) Een 17e-eeuwse kaart van Schiedam
Est: €100 - €150
Gravure, handgekleurd, getiteld: "Schiedamum" - m.b. vochtvlek in de marge.
Veilinghuis Onder de Boompjes
Aug. 29, 2026
Joan Blaeu, Karte Nassau
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Joan Blaeu, Karte Nassau oben links zeittypische Kartusche und hier bezeichnet "Nassovia Comitatus", rechts oben Wappen sowie unten rechts Meilenanzeiger mit Legende, links unten Verlagsangabe "Amstelodami Guilselm Blauw Exudit", Darstellung des Gebiets zwischen Olpe im Norden, Marburg im Osten, Wiesbaden im Süden und Koblenz im Westen, "Geographia Blauianae volumen tertium, quo Germania, quae est Europae liber octavus, continetur.", teilkolorierter Kupferstich, erschienen um 1670, rückseitig typographisch bezeichnet, mittig Faltspur und leichte Erhaltungsmängel, beidseitig hinter Glas gerahmt, Darstellungsmaße ca. 38 x 49 cm. Künstlerinfo: auch Johannes Willemszoon, John Williamson oder Ioanne Blaev, niederl. Kartograf, Kupferstecher, Buchhändler und Verleger (1596 Alkmaar bis 1673 Amsterdam), Sohn und Schüler des Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571–1638), 1603 Übersiedlung nach Amsterdam, zunächst Jurastudium und 1620 Promotion zum Dr. jur., spätestens 1631 als Mitarbeiter seines Vaters nachweisbar, zusammen mit diesem 1636 Herausgabe des "Novus Atlas", dessen weitere Vervollkommnung später seinen Ruhm als Kartograf begründen sollte, 1638 Tod des Vaters und Fortführung der Geschäfte (Werkstatt, Verlag, Buchhandlung) mit seinem Bruder Cornelis Blaeu (ca. 1610–1642), Herausgabe weiterer Bände des "Novus Atlas", 1638 zum Nachfolger seines Vaters als offizieller Kartograf der Niederländische Ostindien-Kompanie berufen, 1651–72 zum Amsterdamer Stadtrat gewählt, Ernennung zum Drucker des schwedischen Königs, 1655 Herausgabe des 5-bändigen und 1662 des 11-bändigen "Atlas Maior", einer der teuersten und erfolgreichsten Publikationen jener Zeit, 1659 Geschäftsfiliale in Wien, 1662 Übergabe der Buchhandlung an seinen Sohn Pieter Blaeu, 1667 Eröffnung einer zweiten Druckerei, 1672 Zerstörung der Werkstatt Blaeus beim Stadtbrand von Amsterdam, Quelle: AKL und Internet. Joan Blaeu, Map of Nassau top left: a cartouche typical of the period, labelled here ‘Nassovia Comitatus’, top right: coat of arms; bottom right: distance markers with a legend; bottom left: publisher’s details “Amstelodami Guilselm Blauw Exudit”; depicting the area between Olpe in the north, Marburg in the east, Wiesbaden in the south and Koblenz in the west; “Geographia Blauianae volumen tertium, quo Germania, quae est Europae liber octavus, continetur.”, partially coloured copperplate engraving, published c. 1670, typographically inscribed on the reverse, central fold mark and slight signs of wear, framed behind glass on both sides, image dimensions approx. 38 x 49 cm. Artist information: also known as Johannes Willemszoon, John Williamson or Ioanne Blaev, Dutch cartographer, copperplate engraver, bookseller and publisher (1596, Alkmaar – 1673, Amsterdam), son and pupil of Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571–1638), moved to Amsterdam in 1603, initially studying law and obtaining a Doctor of Laws degree in 1620, evidence of his working alongside his father dates from 1631 at the latest; together with his father, he published the *Novus Atlas* in 1636, the subsequent refinement of which would later establish his reputation as a cartographer; in 1638, his father died and he took over the business (workshop, publishing house, bookshop) with his brother Cornelis Blaeu (c. 1610–1642); published further volumes of the *Novus Atlas*; in 1638 he was appointed to succeed his father as official cartographer to the Dutch East India Company; from 1651 to 1672 he was elected to the Amsterdam City Council; appointed printer to the King of Sweden; in 1655 published the 5-volume and, in 1662, the 11-volume “Atlas Maior”, one of the most expensive and successful publications of the time; in 1659 opened a branch in Vienna; In 1662, he handed over the bookshop to his son Pieter Blaeu; in 1667, he opened a second printing works; in 1672, Blaeu’s workshop was destroyed in the Great Fire of Amsterdam. Source: AKL and the internet.
Auktionshaus Mehlis GmbH
Aug. 05, 2026
Joan Blaeu (Dutch, 1596-1673), Stonehenge, hand-colored engraving from "Atlas Maior", c. 1662
Est: $100 - $200
Joan Blaeu Dutch, 1596-1673 Stonehenge hand-colored engraving plate from "Atlas Maior" (Volume 5: England), Amsterdam: 1662-5, having partial watermark of Atlas holding a globe. Unframed, tape-mounted to mat window from sheet verso.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jul. 26, 2026
C. 1635 JOAN BLAEU MAP OF GALICIA, SPAIN, HAND-COLORED
Est: $200 - $300
A circa 1635 hand-colored edition of Dutch cartographer Joan Blaeu's (1596-1673) map of the region of Galicia in Spain, including all the Diocese, Archdiocese, and Cities. Of note are the famous Santiago de Compostela, Corunna, Bayona, and Cape Finisterre, which the Romans believed to be the furthest extent of the world. The verso contains historical and geographical information in Dutch, written by Fernando Ojea. At the top left is a small section of musical notation. The legend reads 'Gallaecia Regnum, descripta a F. Fer. Ojea Ord.praed et postmodum multis in locis emendata et aucta'. 17th century. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided.
Helios Auctions
Jul. 08, 2026
BLAEU, Willem (1571-1638) and Joan BLAEU (1596-1673). Toonneel des Aerdriic
Est: £50,000 - £70,000
BLAEU, Willem (1571-1638) and Joan BLAEU (1596-1673). Toonneel des Aerdriicx, ofte nieuwe atlas, dat is beschryving van alle....
Christie's
Jul. 08, 2026
BLAEU, Joan (1596-1673) & Willem BLAEU (1571-1638). Le Grand Atlas, ou Cosm
Est: £200,000 - £300,000
BLAEU, Joan (1596-1673) & Willem BLAEU (1571-1638). Le Grand Atlas, ou Cosmographie Blaviane, en laquelle est exactement....
Christie's
Jun. 26, 2026
Joan Blaeu Etching "Nicaea Civitas" View of Nice
Est: $160 - $320
Joan Blaeu (Dutch, 1596-1673) Antique Colored Etching "Nicaea Civitas" (View of Nice). Framed under glass. Measures 19-1/4" x 23-1/2" (sight), frame 28-1/2" x 32-1/2". Condition: Toning consistent with age, overall good condition. Has not been examined out of frame. Estimate 160 - 320 Domestic shipping Third Party
Orion Antiques
Jun. 26, 2026
LE GRAND ATLAS OU COSMOGRAPHIE BLAVIANE.
Est: €800 - €1,000
12 vol., folio. - Complete facsimile edition in 12 vol. of the 1663 Amsterdam ed. dedicated to Louis XIV's minister Colbert. A sumptuous reprint limited to 1000 copies only, our copy being number 437.
Arenberg Auctions
Jun. 26, 2026
CANDIA, OLIM CRETA.
Est: €120 - €150
Engr., 38,3 x 53 cm, hand-coloured (tiny spots). - Decorated with a title cartouche and 2 ships, a detailed map on the largest of the Greek islands. From Blaeu's French "Théâtre du Monde ou Nouvel atlas" in 1640 or 1650. Text on verso (leaf G, foliated 9). - Ref. Van der Krogt [7900:2]. - Zacharakis (1992) 247.
Arenberg Auctions
Jun. 26, 2026
PECHELI, SIVE PEKING, IMPERII SINARUM PROVINCIA PRIMA.
Est: €600 - €700
Engr., c. 40 x 49 cm, hand-coloured (some light toning). - Delightful map of the Peking province, with the Great Wall stretching along the top of the map. Large title cartouche with an Empress and Emperor accompanied with attendants and two phoenixes. First published in his "Novus Atlas Sinensis" (1655). - Ref. Van der Krogt [8424:2].
Arenberg Auctions
Jun. 25, 2026
Joan Blaeu - Palatium Burgesiorum in Urbe Rome, 1704
Est: €100 - €200
[Amsterdam, Pieter Mortier, 1704]. Magnificent copperplate engraving from the "Nouveau Théâtre d'Italie" 395 x 520 mm. Also in the same lot by the same author is the "Veue de derriere de l'Eglise de St. Laurens hors de Rome" 380 x 526 mm. Both with small tears without loss on the fold, rare and light foxing.
Finarte
Jun. 25, 2026
Joan Blaeu - Set of 4 engravings of the Nouveau Theatre d'Italie, 1704
Est: €80 - €150
Amsterdam, Mortier, [1704]. 4 engravings taken from the Nouveau Theater d'Italie: Templi Pacis to Emperor Vespasian mm 395 x 39; Amphitheaters Castrensis Rudera 420 x 520 mm; Plan of the Amphitheater of Rome 390 x 470 mm; Panthei Fundamenta mm 375 x 505. Slight defects.
Finarte
Jun. 22, 2026
Joan Blaeu (1596 - 1673) Twee 17e-eeuwse kaarten van Edam en Monnikendam
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2x gravure, beide handgekleurd, beide niet ingelijst, daarbij een 18-eeuwse handgekleurde opticaprent van Amsterdam.
Veilinghuis Onder de Boompjes
May. 27, 2026
17th century map of Carlow by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673). Beronia Udrone. 15 x
Est: €200 - €300
17th century map of Carlow by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673). Beronia Udrone. 15 x 10in. With frame 17" x 22".
Purcell Auctioneers
May. 26, 2026
Joan Blaeu (Alkmaar 1596 - Amsterdam 1673)
Est: €50 - €80
Joan Blaeu (Alkmaar 1596 - Amsterdam 1673) Valentini Prospectus versus Eridanum (Castello del Valentino di Torino) Incisione su rame 49 x 65 cm Joan Blaeu (Alkmaar 1596 - Amsterdam 1673) Valentini Prospectus versus Eridanum (Castle of Valentino in Turin) Copper engraving 49 x 65 cm
Lucas Aste
May. 21, 2026
JOAN BLAEU (1599-1673)
Est: €300 - €600
Joan Blaeu (1599-1673)Territorii Bergensis accuratissima descriptio, kaart van de Heerlijkheid Bergen, ca. 1662 gravure, handgekleurd, 44 x 58 cm. [1]
Veilinggebouw de Zwaan
May. 13, 2026
Joan Blaeu (1596-1673) Een handgekleurde kopergravure met voorstelling van Haarlem, 1612door Lodovic
Est: €100 - €200
Joan Blaeu (1596-1673) Een handgekleurde kopergravure met voorstelling van Haarlem, 1612door Lodovico Guicciardiniafmetingen inclusief lijst 35,5 x 43 cm.
Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Apr. 14, 2026
Blaeu, Joan: Xantung, Sinarum Imperii Provincia Quarta
Est: €400 - €600
Blaeu, Joan. Xantung, Sinarum Imperii Provincia Quarta. Grenzkolorierte Kupferkarte. 40 x 49 cm (Plattenrand) bzw. 47 x 60 cm (Blatt). 1655. Dargestellt ist der Nordosten Chinas und Korea von Johannes Blaeu (1596-1673). Mit figürlicher Titelkartusche und einer Legende. – Mit Mittelfalz, mit winzigen kleinen Braunfleckchen.
Bassenge Auctions
Apr. 14, 2026
Blaeu, Joan: Tabula Russiae
Est: €360 - €500
Blaeu, Joan. Tabula Russiae. Teilkolorierte Kupferkarte. 43 x 55 cm (Plattenrand). Amsterdam 1634. Seltene Karte Russlands von Joan Blaeu (1596-1673) mit Insetkarte von Moskau und Archangelsk, einer großen Figuren- und Schiffsstaffage, einer großen Titelkartusche und einem Kompass. Verso mit deutschem Text. – Mit Mittelfalz, am Rand verstärkt, minimal fleckig. Sehr hübsche und dekorative Karte.
Bassenge Auctions
Mar. 27, 2026
TABULA PRAELII PROPE NEOPORTUM COMMISSI II IULII MDC.
Est: €100 - €150
Engr., 41,2 x 52,5 cm (sl. toned). - 2 views on 1 sheet depicting the Battle of Nieuwpoort (July 2, 1600) during the Eighty Years War between the Dutch army under command of Maurice of Nassau and the Spanish army under command of Albert of Habsburg. From a Latin ed. of the town atlas by Blaeu. - Ref. Van der Krogt [3063]. - Joined: 1. Duijnkerken. [17th c.]. Engr., 22,3 x 30,6 cm, hand-coloured (sl. toned). View on Duinkerken from Guicciardini's "Descrittione". Ref. Guicc. Ill. Dunkerque-1.1. - 2. Stopendael, B. - Afbeelding van de stad en revier [sic] van Rochester, Chattam waar in vertoont wert de victorieuse uytwerckinge van 's landts oorloghs vloot onder 't beleyt vanden Hr. admiraal Michiel de Ruiter [...]. [17th c.]. Etching, 24,2 x 34 cm, hand-coloured (some light soiling in margins). Hinged at upper edge. Under passe-partout. After a view by Romeyn de Hooghe, Stopendael depicts the Raid on the Medway (1667) during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. (3 pcs)
Arenberg Auctions
Mar. 27, 2026
BRUXELLA.
Est: €100 - €150
Engr., c. 45,5 x 57,5 cm, hand-coloured (some very light toning). - Beautiful bird's-eye view of Brussels with key to locations. From Blaeu's town atlas. Verso not visible. - Ref. Van der Krogt [Brussel:43]. - Danckaert 1989, n. 21.
Arenberg Auctions
Mar. 23, 2026
Joan Blaeu (1596 - 1673) Een 17e-eeuwse kaart van Drenthe
Est: €150 - €250
Handgekleurde kopergravure, getiteld: "Drentia Comitatus", afkomstig uit: "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" - foxing.
Veilinghuis Onder de Boompjes
Mar. 23, 2026
Joan Blaeu (1596 - 1673) Twee 17e-eeuwse kaarten van Edam en Monnikendam
Est: €100 - €150
2x gravure, beide handgekleurd, beide niet ingelijst, daarbij een 18-eeuwse handgekleurde opticaprent van Amsterdam.
Veilinghuis Onder de Boompjes
Mar. 23, 2026
Joan Blaeu (1596 - 1673) Een 17-eeuwse kaart van Maastricht
Est: €150 - €250
Kopergravure, handgkleurd, getiteld: "Maestricht, Traiectvm ad Mosam".
Veilinghuis Onder de Boompjes
Mar. 14, 2026
BLAEU, Joan
Est: €14,000 - €18,000
Geographiae Blavianae volumen quartum Europae (Zuid. en Noordelijke Nederlanden) Amsterdam Joannes Blaeu 1662 Groot folio (55 x 35 cm), XX, 157 ; VI, 84, [2] pp, voor de Zuidelijke en voor de Noordelijke Nederlanden (Belgica Regia en Belgica Foederata). Met 63 gegraveerde kaarten, HANDGEKLEURD (3 in texto, de andere op dubbel blad). Tekst in het Latijn. Meest volledige uitgave die veel extra kaarten bevat, een eerdere editie bevatte slechts 35 kaarten. Ontbreken beide gegraveerde titels. Watervlek in bovenste hoek en ezelsoortje in onderste hoek van de titel. Op 2 bladen achterin marginale vraatsporen. Gebonden in vol perkament uit de tijd, versierd met goudstempeling, maar de zijrand van het bovenste plat is beschadigd, met verlies van perkament, ook vervuild, rug gewreven, verlies van sluitlinten Large folio (55 x 35 cm), XX, 157 ; VI, 84, [2] pp, for the Southern and the Northern Netherlands (Belgica Regia and Belgica Foederata). With 63 engraved maps, HAND COLOURED, (3 in texto, the other ones on double page). Text in Latin. Most complete edition, with many extra maps, an earlier edition contained only 35 maps. Lacking both engraved titles. Damp staining in upper and dog-ear in lower corner of title page. On 2 lvs at the end marginal feeding tracks. Bound in contemporary vellum, with rich gilt tooling, but the fore-edge of the upper cover is damaged, with loss of vellum, also soiled, spine rubbed, closing ties gone Ref. Koeman - van der Krogt 2:601(-3).4 - Volume 4 of the ATLAS MAIOR: Low Countries
Auctions Van de Wiele
Mar. 11, 2026
Joan Blaeu (Alkmaar, 1596 – Amsterdam, 1673) "Map of Castile"
Est: €200 - €250
Joan Blaeu (Alkmaar, 1596 – Amsterdam, 1673) "Map of Castile" Colored engraving, 1635 49 x 57,5 cm 200 - 250 €
Greco Subastas
Feb. 25, 2026
BLAEU, Willem (1571-1638) and Joan Guilliemius BLAEU (1596-1673). - Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive Novus Atlas. Pars tertia. Amsterdam: Blaeu, 1655 (ma con mappe corrispondenti all'edizione del 1640). Copy in contemporary hand-colouring an...
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
BLAEU, Willem (1571-1638) and Joan Guilliemius BLAEU (1596-1673). - Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive Novus Atlas. Pars tertia. Amsterdam: Blaeu, 1655 (ma con mappe corrispondenti all'edizione del 1640). Copy in contemporary hand-colouring and in the original Dutch publisher’s vellum binding, of the third volume of Blaeu’s Novus Atlas. The Theatrum Orbis Terrarum sive Atlas Novus represents the first major cartographic enterprise of Willem Janszoon Blaeu, undertaken only five years after the publication of his first atlas, the Atlantis Appendix of 1630. The first edition, issued in 1635 in only two volumes, was published in German, Dutch, French, and Latin. This third volume, devoted to Italy, was first published in 1640 with text in French and Latin; further volumes were subsequently added, leading to the definitive six-volume edition of 1655. The maps of Italy included in this volume constitute the first Latin edition of Blaeu’s Italian cartography and are based on the plates of Jodocus Hondius. The maps in the present copy correspond to Koeman 36A (the first edition of 1640). Folio (515 x 340mm). Allegorical engraved title within an architectural border, with pastede typographic label as described by Koeman, featuring putti, maps, and an armillary sphere, all in contemporary hand-colouring, 62 engraved maps, all double-page except for one full-page and two within text, as described by Koeman for the 1640 edition (the 1655 edition should contain 66 maps), all engraved, in contemporary handcolouring and mounted on guards (lacking the supplement devoted to England and the appendix maps, some browning, foxing, and soiling). Original Dutch publisher’s vellum with gilt title on spine label, gilt edges (wear to extremities, joints, and hinges, worming). The maps correspond to those listed by Koeman for the first edition of 1640. Provenance: Bibliot. H.F. 1770 (stamp on title). IT BLAEU, Willem (1571-1638) and Joan Guilliemius BLAEU (1596-1673). - Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive Novus Atlas. Pars tertia. Amsterdam: Blaeu, 1655 (ma con mappe corrispondenti all'edizione del 1640). Copia in coloritura coeva e in legatura editoriale in pergamena olandese del terzo volume del Novus Atlas di Blaeu. Il Theatrum Orbis Terrarum sive Atlas Novus costituisce la prima grande impresa cartografica di Willem Janszoon Blaeu, realizzata a soli cinque anni dalla pubblicazione del suo primo atlante, l’Atlantis Appendix del 1630. La prima edizione, apparsa nel 1635 in due soli volumi, fu edita in lingua tedesca, olandese, francese e latina. Questo terzo volume, dedicato all'Italia, venne pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1640 con testo in francese e latino; a esso seguirono ulteriori ampliamenti fino alla definitiva edizione in sei volumi del 1655. Le carte dell’Italia incluse in questa edizione costituiscono la prima edizione latina della cartografia italiana di Blaeu e si basano sulle lastre di Jodocus Hondius. Le mappe in questa copia corrispondono a Koeman 36A (prima edizione del 1640). Folio (515 x 340mm). Frontespizio allegorico entro cornice architettonica con parte tipografica anticamente applicata come descritto in Koeman, con putti, mappe e sfera armillare in coloritura coeva, 62 carte geografiche a doppia pagine tranne una a piena pagina e due nel testo come descritto in Koeman per l'edizione del 1640 (mentre l'edizione del 1655 dovrebbe contenerne 66), il tutto inciso in rame e acquerellato a mano all'epoca e su brachette (senza il supplemento dedicato all'inghilterra o le carte in appendice, bruniture, fioriture e tracce di polvere). Pergamena olandese editoriale con titolo in oro su tassello al dorso, tagli dorati (difetti alle estremità, giunture e cernieri, tarli). Le carte corrispondono a quelle elencate in Koeman per la prima edizione del 1640. Provenienza: Bibliot. H.F. 1770 (timbro al frontespizio).
Il Ponte Auction House
Feb. 24, 2026
Joan Blaeu (1596-1673) Een collectie van 17 diverse handgekleurde gravures, 17e eeuwmet voorstelling
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Joan Blaeu (1596-1673) Een collectie van 17 diverse handgekleurde gravures, 17e eeuwmet voorstellingen van Chinese provinciesbeeldmaat circa 40 x 49 cm.
Veilinghuis Van Spengen
Jan. 16, 2026
Karte | Blaeu, Joan (Johannes) | 1596 Alkmaar, Niederlande - 1673 Amsterdam, Niederlande
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Karte | Blaeu, Joan (Johannes) 1596 Alkmaar, Niederlande - 1673 Amsterdam, Niederlande "Brasilia generis nobilitate..." Seekarte von Brasilien mit dekorativer Titelkartusche mit Wappen, einer Kartusche im Kartenmaßstab mit 3 Putten, 3 Schiffen und 2 Windrosen · 1640. Kupferstich, altkoloriert · 38,5 x 49,3 cm (Darstellungsgröße). Unten links in der Platte bezeichnet: Excudebat Johannes Blaeu. Lateinische Ausgabe, rückseitig bedruckt. Gebräunt. Lichtrand. Ohne Rahmen.
GAILER Kunstauktionshaus am Chiemsee
Dec. 13, 2025
Toonneel der Steden van 's Konings Nederlanden, met hare beschrijvingen.
Est: €4,000 - €5,000
Folio: [12 incl. engr. title] pp.; 96 maps (text bifolium iiiH2 (on Cassel) missing, light brown marg. stain on text ff. A2, IID and on the leaf with the plate "Roomsche Suyl" (not affecting pl.), very few spots throughout). - Second part only on the "Royal Netherlands" of the first Dutch edition of Blaeu's town atlas of the Netherlands of which only 75 copies in 4 states are known. Complete for this part with 96 maps. First issue with the 1st state of the map of Aachen [Aachen:43.1]. The composition of the atlas, first published in Latin after the Treaty of Westphalia, reflects the Dutch Republic's struggle for independence from Spain. The town atlas of the Netherlands formed part of Blaeu's larger and very ambitious plan to build a theatre showing the towns of the world. As this job was hard to complete during a lifetime, Blaeu explained his choice to start with the Netherlands as this was the theatre of the most important events of his time, and also because the country was his homeland. "Bound up, by sentiment, with the most dramatic and heroic period of the shaping of the Dutch State, it shows the proud and industrious cities of the North in their full splendour". - Ref. Van der Krogt 43:121.2. - Prov. Charles-Alexis Terlinden and Elisabeth Verhaegen (bookpl. with arms of alliance).
Arenberg Auctions
Dec. 13, 2025
Negende stuck der aerdrycks-beschryving, welck vervat Asia, en Sina in 't selve gelegen.
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
2 parts in 1 vol., folio: [2 incl. engr. title]-17 ff., [8 incl. engr. title]-212-[20]-xviii-40-[1] pp.; 28 hand-coloured maps mounted on hinges (first part in pristine condition, some occ. spotting or light toning in 2nd part but without significant defects). - Ninth part of Blaeu's superb "Atlas Maior", the finest and most comprehensive baroque atlas of that time, dedicated to Asia. The maps are based on sketches and descriptions brought back by the Jesuit missionary Martino Martini (1614-1661) who worked in various Chinese provinces for ten years and who, upon arriving in Amsterdam, pursuaded Blaeu to engrave the maps. Dutch ed. complete with 2 engraved titles, a continental map in "carte-à-figures"-style, 10 maps of countries or regions (o.a. India, the Maluku Islands (the Spice Islands), the Mughal Empire, Cyprus), a general map of China and 16 partial maps of the Chinese provinces (o.a. the Peking Province). - Ref. Van der Krogt 2:621.9.
Arenberg Auctions
Dec. 13, 2025
Bruxella.
Est: €600 - €800
Engr., c. 45,5 x 57 cm, hand-coloured. - Beautiful bird's-eye view of Brussels with key to locations. From Blaeu's town atlas. Verso not visible. - Ref. Van der Krogt [Brussel:43]. - Danckaert 1989, n. 21.
Arenberg Auctions
Dec. 11, 2025
J. Blaeu (1598/9-1673), 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, sive Atlas Novus' (ca. 1647)
Est: €5,000 - €8,000
J. Blaeu (1598/9-1673), 'Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, sive Atlas Novus' (ca. 1647), Including 36 geographic maps/carts.Provenance:- Auction, Christie's, Amsterdam (?), 13 July 1977, lot nr. 172. - Collection Shell Plc. The Hague.
Venduehuis Auctioneers The Hague
Dec. 04, 2025
Joan Blaeu. Coppia di incisioni policrome
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Joan Blaeu (1596-1673). Circus Flaminius e Amphitheatrum Tauri Statilii. Coppia di incisioni policrome tratte da Theatrum Civitatis Admirandorum Italiae, del 1663, con cornici coeve in legno laccato e dorato. cm42x56
Eurantico Casa d'Aste
Oct. 17, 2025
Graecia.
Est: €120 - €160
Engr., c. 41 x 52,5 cm, hand-coloured (very few spots). - Brightly coloured map of Greece, dedicated to the French classical scholar Claude Saumaise (1588-1653). First published in the Blaeu's "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum" (1640). - Ref. Zacharakis (1992) 245. - Van der Krogt [7800:2].
Arenberg Auctions
Oct. 17, 2025
2 hand-coloured maps of England from the "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum".
Est: €100 - €150
Engr., 37,8/38,3 x 50,5/51 cm (light traces of central folds, otherwise very good condition). - 1. Comitatus Brechinae. Breknoke. - 2. Leicestrensis comitatus. Leicestershire. Both from the first Dutch "Toonneel des Aerdrycks oft Nieuwe atlas" (leaves 4N & 4P). - Ref. Van der Krogt [5320:2], [5525:2], 2:321. - Joined: [Hondius, H.] - 4 partial maps of England and Ireland. Engr., various sizes. Mediocre condition. (6 pcs)
Arenberg Auctions
Oct. 12, 2025
Blaeu, Joan (1596 Alkmaar - 1673 Amsterdam) A double page from "Atlas Maior
Est: -
Blaeu, Joan (1596 Alkmaar - 1673 Amsterdam) A double page from "Atlas Maior", with cartographic representation of Frankfurt and surroundings, coloured copper engraving, on the reverse with French explanatory text entitled "Terretoir de Francfort sur le Mein", map inscribed at the bottom centre of the title cartouche "Novam Hanc Territorii Francofurtensis Tabulam Nobilißis. Magnificis. Amplißis. Prudentißimisque Dominis Dnn. Praetori, Consulibus, Scabinis Et Senatoribus inclytae eiusdem urbis et Reip. Francof. Viris praestantissimis, Humanißimis integerrimisque, Domins fautoribus suis in reverentiae signum merito / D. D. D. Johan. et Cornel. Blaeu", with the names and family coats of arms of high councillors and lords of the city of Frankfurt in the margins, plate size approx. 45.5x55.5cm, sheet size 51x59.5cm, 51.5x67cm with frame, framed in double-walled glass frame, sheet browned and with slight mildew stains, with centrefold, creases and adhesive residue, glass heavily chipped and damaged at the corners. Blaeu, Joan (1596 Alkmaar - 1673 Amsterdam) Eine Doppelseite aus "Atlas Maior", mit kartographischer Darstellung von Frankfurt und Umgebung, kolorierter Kupferstich, rückseitig mit französischem Erklärtext mit dem Titel "Terretoir de Francfort sur le Mein", Karte unten mittig in der Titelkartusche bezeichnet "Novam Hanc Territorii Francofurtensis Tabulam Nobilißis. Magnificis. Amplißis. Prudentißimisque Dominis Dnn. Praetori, Consulibus, Scabinis Et Senatoribus inclytae eiusdem urbis et Reip. Francof. Viris praestantissimis, Humanißimis integerrimisque, Domins fautoribus suis in reverentiae signum merito / D. D. D. Johan. et Cornel. Blaeu", an den Rändern versehen mit den Namen und Familienwappen hoher Räte und Lords der Stadt Frankfurt, Plattengröße ca. 45,5x55,5cm, Blattgröße 51x59,5cm, 51,5x67cm mit Rahmen, in Doppelwandigem Glasrahmen gerahmt, Blatt gebräunt und leicht stockfleckig, mit Mittelfalz, Knicken und Kleberesten, Glas an den Ecken stark bestoßen und beschädigt
Auktionshaus am See
Oct. 01, 2025
Joan Blaeu (Dutch, c.1599-1673), Comitat
Est: £80 - £120
Joan Blaeu (Dutch, c.1599-1673), Comitatus Salopiensis Anglice Shrop Shire, circa 1648, engraved map with colouring, 38 by 50cm, framed
Kinghams Auctioneers
Sep. 16, 2025
Joan Blaeu "Carte Dv Pays et Forest..." Engraving
Est: $200 - $400
Joan Blaeu (Dutch, 1596-1673), "Carte Dv Pays et Forest D'Yveline" [Map of the Yveline Country and Forest], Hand-Colored Engraving, circa 1660, including the text leaf no. 9,6 from "Atlas Maior" originally published in 1662, unframed. Overall: 21.75" L x 22.5" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Prints, Multiples, Intaglio, Maps, Cartography, Cartographer, Antique Prints, 17th Century Art
Auctions at Showplace
Sep. 12, 2025
Joan Blaeu (1596-1673), Map of Jersey and Guernsey, inscribed "Sarnia Insula, Vulgo Garnsey et Insula Caesarea, Vernacule Jarsey
Est: £80 - £120
Joan Blaeu (1596-1673), Map of Jersey and Guernsey, inscribed "Sarnia Insula, Vulgo Garnsey et Insula Caesarea, Vernacule Jarsey and coloured engraving on laid paper, pub. by Joan Blaeu in 1645, from volume 1V of the "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum", first published in 1645, framed, mounted and glazed, 63 x 55cm.
Martel Maides
Aug. 30, 2025
1665 MAP OF TURKISH OTTOMAN EMPIRE BY BLAEU
Est: $300 - $400
1665 MAP OF TURKISH OTTOMAN EMPIRE BY BLAEU "Tvrcicvm Imperivm" by Joan Blaeu (Amsterdam, 1596-1673), published 1665, from the 11-volume "Atlas Maior Sive Cosmographia Blaviana, Qua Solvm, Salvm, Coelvm, Accvratissime Describvntvr.", ref: Koeman B1 56; van der Krogt 2:601-3 (first volume dated 1665, all others dated 1662). Hand colored copper plate engraving, in wormy chestnut cove frame, double-glazed to reveal text verso.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 16, 2025
Joan Blaeu (1596 - 1673) Een kaart van Ierland: "Hibernia Regnum vulgo Ireland" ca. 1640
Est: €100 - €150
Handgekleurde kopergravure - verkleuringen.
Veilinghuis Onder de Boompjes
Jun. 14, 2025
Ostenda obsessa et capta [...].
Est: €80 - €120
Engr., 37,5 x 48,7 cm, hand-coloured (few tiny spots). - Map of the Siege of Ostend (1601-1604) during the Eighty Years' War and the Anglo-Spanish War. With an inset map of the town in 1641. From Blaeu's town atlas "Novum ac magnum theatrum urbium Belgicae" (leaf iiiD, no pagination). - Ref. Van der Krogt [Oostende{S1641}:43] & 41:113.
Arenberg Auctions
Jun. 14, 2025
2 large maps (Namur and Tournai) and 7 smaller views and plans from the town atlases.
Est: €250 - €300
Engr., hand-coloured. - 1. Namurcum. 38 x 50 cm (light brown spot in upper left corner, traces of old mount on verso). First state, from the 1649 Latin ed. - 2. Tornacum; Gallis Tournay; Belgis Doornick. 38,4 x 50,2 cm (light traces of central fold). From the 1652 Dutch ed. - 3. Beaumont. 19,3 x 25 cm. - 4. Hasebroucka [...]. 15,3 x 23 cm. - 5. La Bassee. 16 x 26,7 cm. - 6. Lannoy. 16 x 29,9 cm. - 7. Mullem. 16,7 x 23,5 cm. - 8. Orchies. 15,8 x 26,8 cm. - 9. Stegers Gallice Estaires. 15,7 x 24 cm. - Ref. Van der Krogt IV [Namur:43.1], [Tournai:43], [Beaumont:43], [Hazebrouck:43], [LaBassee:43], [Lannoy:43], [Mullem:43], [Orchies:43] & [Estaires:43]. - Joined: Arras. Engr., 23 x 30,7 cm, hand-coloured (sl. toned). Hinged at upper edge. Under passe-partout. Strongly resembling the plan by Braun & Hogenberg. (10 pcs)
Arenberg Auctions
Jun. 14, 2025
2 important views on the City hall and The Hanse from the town atlases.
Est: €150 - €200
Engr., c. 38,5/39,5 x 51,5/53,5 cm, hand-coloured (central folds sl. soiled, some light, uneven toning). - 1. Domus senatoria urbis Antverpiae. - 2. Domus Hansae Teutonicae in urbe Antverpiensi. Het Oostershuis t' Antwerpen. - Both in first state, from the 1652 "Novum ac magnum theatrum urbium Belgicae" (leaves 2D & E). - Ref. Van der Krogt [Antwerpen{Pr1}:43.1] & [Antwerpen{Pr2}:43.1] & 43:113.
Arenberg Auctions
May. 31, 2025
J. BLAEU (1596-1673), Map. Archdiocese of Trier, around 1645, Copper engraving
Est: €300 - €400
Joan Blaeu (1596 Alkmaar - 1673 Amsterdam): Topographical map "Archiepiscopatus Trevirensis" Archbishopric of Trier with title cartouche with bishop, c. 1645, Copper engraving Technique: Hand colored Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Lower right inscribed in the printing plate: "ARCHIEPISCOPATVS TREVIRENSIS". Date: c. 1645 Description: The map shows the area of the Archdiocese of Trier. It contains many details such as towns, villages, rivers, mountains and forests. These include towns such as Limburg, Nassau, Bad Kreuznach, Wallerfangen and Luxembourg, with Bernkastel in the centre - the course of the Moselle is shown from Sirck to Koblenz, the course of the Rhine from Linz to Mainz. With border lines marked in colour. Decorative title cartouche with bishop, mitre and crozier Keywords: Topography; Geography; Historical source; Abbey area; Rhineland; Moselle; Limburg; Nassau; Bad Kreuznach; Wallerfangen; Luxembourg; Bernkastel, 17th century, Baroque, Maps, Germany, Size: Paper: 52,8 cm x 63,8 cm (20,8 x 25,1 in), Plate: 41,6 cm x 48,5 cm (16,4 x 19,1 in), Depiction: 41,0 cm x 47,9 cm (16,1 x 18,9 in)
Fichter Kunsthandel
May. 29, 2025
Joan Blaeu (Alkmaar, Netherlands, 1596 - Amsterdam, 1673) "Map of Bentheim and Steinfurt"
Est: €100 - €200
Joan Blaeu (Alkmaar, Netherlands, 1596 - Amsterdam, 1673) "Map of Bentheim and Steinfurt" A coloured engraving 40 x 51 cm 100 - 200 €
Greco Subastas