Lot 836
17th Century Copperplate Engraving of The Slave Trade. C. 1650, Copperplate Engraving Depiction of the Early African Slave Trade, c. 1650. Depicting an early sailing ship anchored in a harbor, probably in Africa. In the foreground, the ship's captain buys a shackled African slave from another European or perhaps a Muslim, handing him coins from his moneybag. In the background are many other shackled slaves waiting to be transported. The engraver's name "Sloesfew Sculp." appears in the lower right, just outside the frame. With this engraving are two pages of text, written in the German, Latin, French and Italian languages, describing the slave trade as it then existed. The engraving and text, measuring 9½ x 7¼ in., were apparently removed from an old book or gazette. Both are in excellent condition, without tears, and with only a few very small age spots (only 1 on the engraving).
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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| Realized $575 |
