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Nolin, Jean Baptiste
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Le Globe terrrestre representé en deux plans-hemispheres... dedié a Mgr. L'Abbe Bignon... [1708]
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Large engraved twin-hemispherical wall-map in 4 sheets joined (1226 x 1505mm.), laid down on linen, border comprising 16 pictorial vignettes depicting contemporary historical events, allegorical spandrel vignettes, hand-coloured in outline, restoration with several areas in facsimile (including title), loss of engraved area to sides
Literature
Shirley 605
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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
One of the finest large-scale maps ever produced, illustrating the artistic and geographical skill of eighteenth-century French cartography.
"For the edition of 1708 all four continents were redrawn in greater detail, the Lahontan channel more specifically defined with an explanatory note and the Mer D'Ouest much reduced size. The title dedication is now to the Abbé Bignon with a reference to the projection of M. de la Hyre" (Shirley).