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Auction 178, Lot 39

"Sphaerae Artificiales Synoptica Idea Delineatiae et Propositae", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: Cartographic Miscellany, Globes

Period: 1730 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.5 x 19.4 inches
57.2 x 49.3 cm
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This elegant engraving is from one of Homann's celestial atlases. It illustrates a pair of terrestrial and celestial globes and a matching armillary sphere, all on Baroque library stands. The armillary sphere is a model of the celestial sphere, consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centered on Earth, that represent lines of celestial longitude and latitude and the ecliptic. The terrestrial globe shows Asia, Europe and Africa and the celestial shows various constellations with figures according to Greek mythology. Each of the Baroque stands incorporates caryatid elements in the supports, together with other classical ornamentation.

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Condition: B+

Full contemporary color that has been partially refreshed on watermarked paper with light toning, a few faint stains, and professional repairs to several small worm tracks and a short centerfold separation at bottom.

Estimate: $750 - $900

Sold for: $550

Closed on 6/10/2020

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