Bidspirit auction | Decorative Map of Oceania, Bonheur,

Decorative Map of Oceania, Bonheur, Levasseur, c. 1850 - This exquisite decorative map of Oceania, engraved by Raimond Bonheur (father of the renowned French artist Rosa Bonheur), features the southern Pacific with detailed depictions of Australia (Nouvelle Hollande) and New Zealand (Nouvelle Zélande). Published c. 1850 by Levasseur in the Atlas Universel Illustré, the map is framed by a richly decorative border filled with vignettes of costumes, portraits, and other artistic elements. This captivating work combines fine cartography with artistic flair, showcasing the beauty of 19th-century French mapmaking. Great for collectors of decorative maps, Oceania, 19th-century French cartography, and Levasseur engravings. Condition: good condition. Size of sheet 34.5cm (height) x 52cm (width), 13.5 x 2.04 inch.