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ANONYMOUS, [GREUTTER], GLOBE GORES, TERRESTRIAL, CELESTIAL AND HORIZON RINGS
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Three groups of globe gores, comprising:
i. 31 manuscript celestial globe gores, (average 295 x 210mm.), some duplicated, 2 titled "1626 Auenioni per Matheum Greuteru. Sculpt. exeudebat Gulielmus Nicolai C. Sauary. et B. Gaullier exeudit", ink on paper, incompleteii. 16 manuscript terrestrial globe gores, (average 291 x 210mm.), one titled: "Terra nondum plene cognita inuenta A 1499", ink on paper, incomplete iii. 7 engraved sheets of horizon rings, (average 283 x 205mm.)some occasional spotting (54)
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."