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Celestial Charts--Doppelmayr, J.C.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A set of four celestial charts. Nuremberg: J.B. Homann, 1742, 4 double-page engraved maps, each approx. 500 x 590mm., hand coloured, framed and glazed, 2 with small tear to upper right margin
- paper
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
The set consists: Hemisphaerium Coeli Australe [and] Hemisphaerium Coeli Borealen quo Fixarum Loca Secundum Eclipticae Ductum ad Anum 1730, the northern and southern constellations with decorative surrounds; Globi Coelestis in Tabulas Planas Redacti Pars 1 [and] Pars II, 2 charts of the constellations on a gnomic projection.