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A pair of English 21-inch celestial and terrestrial globes by J&W Cary on Regency mahogany stands London, dated 1799 and 1825 respectively
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany, globes
- height overall 4 ft.; diameter overall 27 1/2 in.; diameter of globes 21 in.
- 121.9 cm; 69.9 cm; 53.3 cm
the terrestrial globe with maker's cartouche printed CARY'S / NEW / TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, EXHIBITING / The Tracks and Discoveries made by / CAPTAIN COOK; / Also those of CAPTAIN VANCOUVER on the / NORTH WEST COAST OF AMERICA; / And M DE LA PETOUSE, on the COAST of TARTARY / TOGETHER / With every other Improvement collected from / Various Navigators to the present time. / LONDON / Made & Sold by J&W.Cary, Strand March 1st 1815 / WITH ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO ...18...7. The celestial globe with maker's cartouche printed CARY'S / New and Improved / CELESTIAL GLOBE/ ON WHICH / Is carefully laid down the whole of the / STARS AND NEBULAE, / contained in the ASTRONOMICAL CATALOGUE, of the / Revd. MR WOLLASTON, F.R.S. / Compiled from the Authorities of / FLAMSTEED, DE LA CAILLE, HE..ELIUS, MAYER / With an extenfive number from the Works ...Mifs Herferchel / Limits of each Constellation determined / by a Boundary line / LONDON / Made & Sold by J&W. Cary No... and ... 1799.
Condition
Terrestrial Globe: very good conserved condition; small restoration to southern tip of Australia, small restorations around the equator; some small restorations to the Southern hemisphere.
Celestial Globe: very good conserved condition with some small restoration to the equator line.
Both stands in good condition with usual bruises and nicks.
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.
Catalogue Note
Globes are dated by the maps used in their production. Therefore, Celestial globes will often have an earlier date than their Terrestrial counterpart; in this case the celestial globe is dated 1799. Terrestrial maps were updated periodically, for example 1806, 1815 and 1825. When a globe is labeled "with corrections to....." that means that one area of the map was overlaid or patched with a corrected version to the newest date; and the panel containing the manufacturers name and date would also be patched. Often this patch has come off, leaving a knicked area where the date is written. 21" diameter globes, such as these, were last produced in 1825. After that date 18" became the largest standard globe size.