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etchings; state II (of IV) Set of fifty-two untrimmed playing cards commissioned by Cardinal Mazarin with texts by Jean Desmarets de Saint-Sorlin (1595-1676); de Vesme/Masar 542-594 Each card: 9 x 6 cm. (3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.) Each sheet approximately: 27 x 22 cm. (10 1/2 x 8 3/4 in.) (5)Provenance:Private Collection, London.
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🎨Art & AntiquesStefano della Bella
Stefano della Bella (Italian, 1610-1664) Jeu de la Geographie (Geography Games) (1644-1698)
Stefano della Bella, 'Jeu de la Geographie', set of 52 etched playing cards. Commissioned by Cardinal Mazarin. Untrimmed.
Estimate
2.326 €(£2,000)–3.488 €(£3,000)
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Price checked 24/10/2026, 20:14:58
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- 9
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- Lot Ends
- 12 Nov 2026, 12:00:00
- Auction Ends
- 12 Nov 2026, 12:00:00
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