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L'araignée et cinq tympans d'un astrolabe de taille réduite, Iran, XVIIIe siècle
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- laiton doré
- Diam. 5 cm
- Diam. 2 in
contenus dans une mère tardive sans inscriptions, munie d'une alidade également tardive. L'araignée indique les positions de vingt-neuf étoiles avec leurs noms; les cinq tympans dessinés pour les latitudes (approximativement) 32/30°; 37/36°; 27/28°; 18/21°; tympan des coordonnées écliptiques/ tympan des horizons, les quatre premiers ayant les azimuts gravés en-dessous de l'horizon avec les lignes pour les heures égales et quelques lignes de prières.
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
S. Guye et H. Michel, Mesures du temps et de l'espace, Fribourg, 1970, p. 225, fig. 210.
S. Guye et H. Michel, Mesures du temps et de l'espace, Fribourg, 1970, p. 225, fig. 210.
Condition
Overall good condition. Brass surface slightly worn with scratches the alidade and the mater are from a later period.
"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."