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Globe Gores--Nicolosi, Giovanni Battista
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Globus terrestris... [Rome, c.1660], terrestrial globe composed of uncut gores totalling 355 x 822mm. on three sheets joined, the polar culottes engraved on the central sheet
- paper
Apparently unrecorded set of globe gores by this infamous Italian mapmaker, Mapmaker to the Catholic Church's Propaganda Fidei, whose misguided depictions of Australia and the Mississippi, influenced (and confused) later mapmakers.
not in Shirley
not in Shirley
Literature
not in Shirley
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
Apparently unrecorded set of globe gores by this infamous Italian mapmaker, Mapmaker to the Catholic Church's Propaganda Fidei, whose misguided depictions of Australia and the Mississippi, influenced (and confused) later mapmakers.