Lot 73
  • 73

A NINE-INCH TERRESTRIAL GLOBE AND ARMILLARY SPHERE BY DELAMARCHE, PARIS CHARLES FRANÇOIS DELAMARCHE CIRCA 1804 |

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • 18 x 13 in.; 45.7 x 33 cm
  • 45.75 x 33 cm
on ebonized elm and fruitwood stands, the globe signed C.F. Delamarche Geog. Suc. de  Vaugondy 1804

Provenance

George Glazer Gallery, New York, 1999

Condition

Old worm damage to both ebonised stands. Losses, staining and restoration to horizon and meridian rings; old repaired break to meridian ring on globe. Gores with scattered losses, staining and surface dirt but in reasonable 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.
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