Lot 51
  • 51

Celestials--Cellarius, Andreas.

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • A pair of celestial charts. [Amsterdam, 1660], together 2 double-page engraved celestial charts, each 440 x 520mm., hand-coloured, framed and glazed
  • paper

Condition

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalgue description
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

The charts are as follows: 1. Planisphaerium Copernicanum sive systema universi totius creati ex hypothesi Copernicana in plano exhibitum, the Copernican system: 2. Planisphaerium Ptolemaicum, sive machina orbium mundi ex hypothesi Ptolemaica in plano disposita, the Aristotelian unverse with the earth at its centre.