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Globe céleste sur un piétement en acajou de style Empire
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 140 cm, diam. 140 cm
- Height 55 in; diam. 55 in
sur le globe, un cartouche inscrit : ORBIS COELESTIS TYPUS / opus a P. CORONELLI Min. Convent.li / Serenissimoe que Reipub. Venetoe Cosmographa / Inchoatum / SOCIETATES GALLICA SUMPTIBUS / Absolutum / LUTETIAE PARISIORUM / ANNO R.S. MDCXCIII / Delin. Arnoldus Deuvez Regioe / Acad Pictor / Sculp. I.B. Nolin. Reg. Chr. / Cartographus ; socle à quatre pieds-colonnes, sur l'un une plaque en cuivre inscrite : "Ce globe de Coronelli est la reproduction de l'horoscope de Louis XIV avec ses couleurs zodiacales. F. Rossel"
Condition
Illustration is really too red.
The globe is covered with a heavy brown varnish which may need attention.
Some of the paper bands present few lifts. Otherwise the globe is still revolving on itself.
Brass is good condition.
Few scratches and very minor chips on the mahogany stand.
Very decorative object of really imposing look in overall good 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. 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."
"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
Une paire de globes terrestre et céleste d'après Coronelli figurait dans la vente du château de Groussay, 3 juin 1999, lot 543.