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A Pair of 21″ Contemporary Library Floor-standing Globes

$106,685.98per set
£78,000per set
€91,709.72per set
CA$148,501.54per set
A$159,375.51per set
CHF 85,431.57per set
MX$1,918,011.15per set
NOK 1,077,165.63per set
SEK 982,225.78per set
DKK 685,071.19per set

About the Item

A pair of 21″ library globes. The gores of both this terrestrial and celestial floor-standing globe were taken from original late 18th century Carys globes. Each contemporary piece is set in a shagreen tripod stand with the stretchers centred on a compass rose. Dimensions: “Height: 29.53 in. (75 cm)
Width: 29.53 in. (75 cm)
Depth: 47.64 in. (121 cm)” Origin: England Date: 2012
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 47.64 in (121 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2012
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: The gores of both this terrestrial and celestial floor-standing globe were taken from original late 18th century Carys globes. Wear consistent with age and use. Good.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10128247277792

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