Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
100. World map, 'The Known Parts of the Globe', by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, Paris, 1758, rare piece
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 500
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 1.000
Session
Wed, 27 September 2023 12:00
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The French Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was an engineer and geographer who began his public career as a naval engineer. Passionate about travel and geography, he dedicated his work to the latter. He became one of the supporters of the French Enlightenment movement, which increased his popularity in the intellectual circles of the time. Engraving on copper, manually coloured after imprinting.
Dimensions
width 77 cm, height 54 cm, custom 54 Ã 77 cm
Description
copper engraving, laid paper, hand-coloured
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
The French Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was an engineer and geographer who began his public career as a naval engineer. Passionate about travel and geography, he dedicated his work to the latter. He became one of the supporters of the French Enlightenment movement, which increased his popularity in the intellectual circles of the time. Engraving on copper, manually coloured after imprinting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 77 cm, height 54 cm, custom 54 Ã 77 cm
Description
copper engraving, laid paper, hand-coloured
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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