Framed Mapprint Appraisal

Framed Antique Style World Map Print 'Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula'

The item is a framed print of an antique world map, specifically a reproduction of a 'Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Tabula'. This type of map is known for its decorative borders, featuring allegorical figures, mythological scenes, and often portraits of notable explorers or cartographers. In this print, the top border appears to depict equestrian figures, possibly representing continents or allegories of travel and discovery, while the main map itself showcases two hemispheres. The color palette seems muted, with an aged appearance, predominantly featuring greens, blues, and gold/tan tones for the landmasses, oceans, and decorative elements. The print is housed within a dark wood frame, likely stained or varnished to a reddish-brown hue. The frame features a classic, relatively simple profile. Inside the frame, there is a dark, possibly black or dark grey, mat board that provides a significant border around the print, enhancing its visual prominence. The print is visible behind clear glazing, presumably glass or acrylic. There are no obvious signs of severe damage to the frame or the print from the visible image, although the lighting makes it difficult to ascertain minute details of condition such as fading, minor scuffs on the frame, or potential warping. The overall presentation suggests a decorative piece, likely intended for home or office display. The craftsmanship appears to be of a reasonable quality for a decorative print, with neat framing and matting. The style periods for such reproductions vary, but the original maps often date to the 17th or 18th century, making this print a historical reproduction. Without closer inspection of the print quality and paper type, it's difficult to determine if it's a modern reproduction or an older one, but it appears to be a contemporary decorative item.