Description
A fine and rare 14-inch diameter celestial globe CH. DIEN , overall the globe is readable with all of its decorative value preserved. (1st quarter 19th century). This globe was published in the 1830's, it is part of the last lineage of the famous French map maker Delamarche of the 18th century , globe making was not just a luxury item but was becoming a household item for the upper middle cast. It is engraved from a cooper or metal plate .Charles Dien was first an engraver for Delamarche where he was renowned for the sophisticated engravings he designed for the many books produced by his father's publishing house Delamarche. At a later date he became an astronomer and cosmographer, published planetariums, terrestrial and celestial globes but also several astronomical atlases. Charles Dien, made globes, mainly between 1830 and 1850 . Texas is not yet an independent republic , the label is dated to 1831 .The continents with the coastline outlined delicately in blue and showing rivers, mountains, towns, cities and the Great Wall of China (, some discoloration and oxidation of the old varnish) with stamped brass meridian circle. Presence of Amerique Russe , overall the globe is readable with all of its decorative value preserved.
Size: globe D. 14 inches , H.23 , overall good condition spot of oxidation some light touch up , some small tears , all map readable . It is an unusually large size almost 200 years old .
Reserve: $1,620.00
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1831 Charles Dien 14" FRENCH TERRESTRIAL GLOBE ANTIQUE BRASS MERIDIEN
Estimate $2,000-$2,500
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