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A Regency Mahogany Terrestrial Globe on Stand, Cary, London, England 1821
Estimate
2,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- height approximately 24 in.
- 61 cm
bearing label: Cary's New Terrestrial Globe, Delineated From the Best Authorities Extant; Exhibiting the Late Discoveries Towards the North Pole, and Every Improvement in Geography to the Present Time. London/ Made & Sold by G. & J. Cary, 86 St. James Street, March 15th, 1821.
Condition
base of globe with losses to paper and deterioration; minor scuffs and blemishes to surface of globe; missing locking screw; horizon ring in fair condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.