$431
Giovanni Maria Cassini 12-inch Terrestrial Globe, c. 1790, made up of twelve hand-colored gores laid to the celestial poles, cartouche reading "Globo Terrestre Delineato sulle ultime osservazioni con i viaggi e nuove scoperte del Cap. Cook, inglese. In Roma, Presso la Calcograf. Cam(era)le, 1790. Gia. Ma. Cassini, Somco. inc." mounted to a later painted stand. Estimate $300-500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-10-27
