- 23
Nolin, Jean Baptiste
Estimate
18,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Le Globe terrestre representé en deux plans-hemispheres... dedié a Mgr. L'Abbe Bignon... Paris: Crepy, [1775]
- paper
1269 x 1615mm., large engraved twin-hemispherical wall-map in 4 sheets joined, laid down, border comprising 16 pictorial vignettes depicting in contemporary terms events from history, allegorical spandrel vignettes, hand-coloured, restored with some loss and areas in facsimile, a few small marginal tears
Literature
cf. 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.