Lot 368
  • 368

A pair of English eighteen-inch terrestrial and celestial globes by J. & W. Cary on later Regency style mahogany stands the terrestrial globe dated 1836, the celestial globe dated 1816

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany
  • height overall 44 1/2 in.; diameter of globes 18 in.; diameter of stands 24 1/4 in.
  • 113 cm; 45.7 cm; 61.6 cm
The terrestrial globe with maker's cartouch printed CARY'S / NEW / TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, / EXHIBITING / The Track and Discoveries made by  / CAPTAIN COOK; / Also those or CAPTAIN VANCOUVER on the  / NORTH WEST COAST OF AMERICA / And M.DE LA PEROUSE, on the COAST OF TARTARY / TOGETHER / With every other Improvment collected from  / Various Navigators and Travellers / to the present time. / LONDON: / Made & Sold by J & W. Cary, Strand, March 1st 1816 / WITH CORRECTIONS and ADDITIONS to 1836; the celestial globe with maker's cartouche printed: CARY'S / NEW CELESTIAL GLOBE. / on which are laid down / THE WHOLE of the STARS NEBULAE &c. / Contained in the Aftronomical Works of the / REVD F. WOOASTON F.R.S. / De La ... Herschel, Hevelius, Mayer, /  Flamsteed, Bradley &c. / London, Made and Sold by J. & W. Cary, Strand, March 1816Restorations and replacements to gores of globes.

Condition

The terrestrial globe in good restored condition; sturdy, the gores have been cleaned and are stable; it appears that the gores were removed then placed back on the globe and do not always match up perfectly; the very bottom of the globe around Antarctica appears to be replaced with different gores which do not match the other gores; other wise the printing and the surface appears to be in good condition. The stand in very good condition. The celestial globe in very good condition; the equator appears to have been broken and repaired with some losses and inpainting along the equator line; however the gores appear to be all original to the globe and lightly cleaned; appears to be a restored puncture to the base of the globe in Antarctica. The stand in very 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.
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.