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Day 1: Fine Art & Decorative Works

Thu, Jul 16, 2015 05:00PM EDT - Fri, Jul 17, 2015 05:00PM EDT
Lot 229

<em>Planiglobii Terrestris Cum Utroq

Estimate: $700 - $1,000

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Hemisphaerio Caelesti by Johann Baptiste Homann (1664-1724), Nuremberg, circa 1720, somewhat sparsely hand-colored double hemisphere map of the world, with allegorical scenes placed around the map, a combination of science, art and fantasy, many cherubs and windheads, 20-1/2 x 24 in.; matted and framed, evidence of folding at center, a couple of foxing spots, and slight toning at the extremities, otherwise very good. Provenance: Atlanta, Georgia Collection

Condition

evidence of folding at center, a couple of foxing spots, and slight toning at the extremities, otherwise very good