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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 1816. Restorations 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.
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.