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Starboy Pouf White Boucle
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
“Starboy Pouf” is inspired by the celestial sphere. It is a metaphorical object from the skies
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
Starboy Pouf
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
“Starboy Pouf” is inspired by the celestial sphere. It is a metaphorical object from the skies
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
French Armillary Sphere on Stand or Garden Ornament of Wrought Iron
Located in Austin, TX
D 12 inches
An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere
Category
20th Century French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Tapestry in the Style of van Orley Depicting Hercules
By Bernard Van Orley
Located in London, GB
(1491-1541), the tapestry in Mayfair Gallery’s collection depicts Hercules carrying a celestial sphere
Category
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Antique 19th C. W & A K Johnston 18" Celestial Library Floor Globe Stand 1879
By W. & A.K. Johnston
Located in Portland, OR
stars and constellations as they would appear on a sphere (Celestial sphere) of infinite radius with the
Category
Antique 1870s Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Philips' Celestial Globe, circa 1935
By George Philip & Son
Located in London, GB
Earth the viewpoint is effectively inside a celestial sphere. The surface of a celestial globe shows the
Category
Vintage 1930s British Globes
Materials
Brass
ACu Table Lamp - Contemporary Mexican Design Art Deco & Aztec Inspired
By Higareda
Located in colima, MX
imbued with spiritual significance, representing a connection between the earthly realm and the celestial
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
H 20.48 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
bronze contrasting wonderfully with the black painted surface of the celestial spheres.
Category
20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Ormolu, Metal, Bronze
Contemporary Set of 7 Candleholders 'ORB CS1' by Noom, Brass
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
, it has always attracted people at all times. A celestial sphere, characterized by the ideal circular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Bronze Sculptured Statue of an Atlas - European Woodwork from 1960's
Located in Lisboa, PT
muscular man carrying the celestial sphere on his shoulders. This image has been a popular subject in art
Category
Mid-20th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 36.82 in W 32.68 in D 19.69 in
1889s Antique Celestial Globe Signed Gussoni e Dotti Milano Papier Maché Sphere
Located in Milan, IT
Celestial globe compiled on the Hesi & Gould catalogs by Eng. Pini and published in 1889 by Gussoni
Category
Antique 1880s Globes
Materials
Paper
Exclusive Antique Armillary Sphere
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Celestial globe by Kelvin & Hughes, in original case with accessories
By Kelvin & Hughes 1
Located in London, GB
A 7 inch celestial globe by Kelvin & Hughes, circa 1975.
Twilight setting pattern. The globe is
Category
Late 20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 11.5 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in
Antique Chart of Celestial and Scientific Models by Lapie, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Systèmes Planétaires'. Chart of various celestial and scientific models
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Globes
Materials
Other
Brass & Teak Armillary Sphere Vintage Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage brass armillary sphere table lamp, mounted on a solid teak base. This was made
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Philip & Son Globes, circa 1946
By George Philip & Son
Located in London, GB
inside a celestial sphere. The surface of a celestial globe shows the star field as a projection viewed
Category
Vintage 1940s British Globes
Materials
Brass
A fine pair of miniature globes on stands
By Karl Muller
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A rare pair of miniature terrestrial and celestial globes.
by K. Müller, 1822
Karlsruhe, Germany
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German International Style Globes
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Fine double pocket globe
By Carl Bauer
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
12 hand-coloured engraved paper gores, over a plaster sphere, housed within the celestial globe made
Category
Antique 1840s German Dutch Colonial Globes
Materials
Wood, Paper
20th Century Belgian Artwork With Metal Frame
Located in High Point, NC
Berdal’s fascination with the celestial. Encased within a minimalist metal frame, the art piece draws you
Category
20th Century Belgian Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Gravity Well Chandelier
By Richard Clarkson
Located in Porirua, WGN
gravitational effects by celestial bodies in space.
Hand-blown glass spheres gently sink into a frosted
Category
2010s New Zealand Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Acrylic, Blown Glass
Majestic center piece in mexican ziricote
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
three lustrous marble spheres, reminiscent of the celestial bodies that guided the Mayans, this piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Large and Extremely Rare Terrestrial Globe by Newton
By Newton Globes - Planer & Newton
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
(celestial) while the original spheres and mahogany stands were made even earlier, around 1825. Very sadly
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Globes
Materials
Mahogany
Brazilian azul baia stone Globe table lamps, colored blue black stones, brass
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
sphere, bathing the space in a soft, celestial radiance. The lamp's balanced weight ensures a secure
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Granite, Marble, Brass
H 11.03 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Thomas Messenger and Sons 'Atlas' Sculpture Bronze Lamp Base, England circa 1835
By Thomas Messenger
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
, Greek, Roman, Greek Revival, Victorian, Grand Tour, country house, earth, globe, terrestrial, celestial
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 39.38 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Miniature Globes Lane’s on Tripod Bases, London post 1833, ante 1858
By Lane's
Located in Milano, IT
circle. The two spheres differ in color.
Both globes, the terrestrial and celestial, rest on their
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Maps
Materials
Paper, Wood
A truly delightful miniature terrestrial pocket globe
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A truly delightful miniature terrestrial pocket globe in a celestial case, 3 inches / 6.8 cm. The
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century British Dutch Colonial Globes
Materials
Other
Pair of English 12-inch Globes by William Harris, London, 1832 and 1835
By William Harris
Located in Milano, IT
cracks
lb 11 each (kg 5)
The two terrestrial and celestial globes rest in their original Dutch style
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Globes
Materials
Paper, Wood
Pair of English Globes by Cary, London, 1798 and 1800
By Cary’s
Located in Milano, IT
abrasions
lb 11 each (kg 5)
The two terrestrial and celestial globes rest in their original Dutch style
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Globes
Materials
Wood, Paper
An exceptional pair of BLAEU table globes
By Willem Blaeu
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
terrestrial and celestial globe are made up of a set of 12 engraved gores, heightened in gold and Arctic ice
Category
Antique 17th Century European Dutch Colonial Globes
Materials
Other
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
spheres and geometric motifs. The lions are very expressive, with their open mouths while one of their
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 24 in W 9.5 in D 14 in
An extremely rare pair of miniature globes by Johann Baptist Homann
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
, [after 1730].
An extremely rare pair of terrestrial and celestial globes, each with 12 hand-coloured
Category
Antique 1710s German Dutch Colonial Globes
Materials
Other
A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
G.F. Cruchley (UK, 1796-1880)
London ca 1850
A magnificent pair of terrestrial and celestial
Category
Antique 1850s British Victorian Globes
Materials
Other
Pocket Globe by Nathaniel Hill, London 1754
Located in Milano, IT
is covered in shark skin.
There are slight gaps in the original paint on the sphere. The case no
Category
Antique 1750s English George II Globes
Materials
Shagreen, Paper
English Pocket Globe, London, Circa 1775-1798
By Herman Moll
Located in Milano, IT
are slight gaps in the original paint on the sphere. The case no longer closes.
The sphere measures
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Globes
Materials
Shagreen, Paper
Antique Map of the Eastern Hemisphere by Valk & Chenk '1708'
Located in Langweer, NL
includes fine scrollwork, numerous putti, and additional diagrams showing armillary spheres and climatic
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
No Reserve
H 20.67 in W 24.41 in D 0.02 in
Colored wall map of the WORLD
By Chambon
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
hemispheres supported by two male figures, decorated at the bottom right and left with two celestial
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Maps
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pocket Globe, Nicholas Lane, London, post 1779
By Nicholas Lane
Located in Milano, IT
is covered in leather.
The sphere measures 2.75 in (6.9 cm) whereas the case measures 2.9 in (7.5 cm
Category
Antique 1780s English Other Models and Miniatures
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paper
Terrestrial Table Globe by Félix Delamarche, Paris, 1821
By Félix Delamarche
Located in Milano, IT
; the sphere Ø 9.44 in (h 52 cm x Ø max 36.5 cm; the sphere Ø 24 cm)
Wood, printed, papier-mâché and
Category
Antique 1820s French Restauration Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
18-inch Globe, Cary's, London, 1840
By Cary’s
Located in Milano, IT
in diameter with the diameter of the sphere measuring 18 in; 66 cm in height x 60 cm in diameter with
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Globes
Materials
Wood, Paper
Bronze Samovar Depicting Atlas
Located in Folkestone, Kent
A fine and rare early 19th century bronze samovar in the form of Atlas supporting a celestial
Category
Antique Early 1800s British Regency Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
Baltasar Portillo "Constellation Rocker" Functional Art Chair 2016
By Baltasar Portillo
Located in New York, NY
what is known as the "Celestial Sphere."
Edition of 1.
Comes with letter of authenticity.
Category
2010s Salvadoran Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Engraving of Terrestrial and Celestial Globes Framed
By George Louis Le Rouge
Located in Pataskala, OH
celestial globe. These are circa 1748. A celestial globe is a spherical representation of the celestial
Category
Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Drawings
Most Desirable of Cellarius's Celestial Engravings
By Andreas Cellarius
Located in La Jolla, CA
the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres), published in 1543. His heliocentric model, with the Sun at
Category
Antique 1660s Dutch Renaissance Prints
Materials
Paper
Modernistic Italian Chrome Celestial Multi Sphere Chandelier
By Reggiani
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Fantastic Italian 1970s chrome planetary chandelier with one large sphere in center and Like the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Futurist Chandeliers and Pendants
Pair of Vases, Manufacture Vieillard, France
By Vieillard Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
of Chinese vases called "tianquiping" or "celestial sphere". These vases with a deep blue background
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Islamic Astrolabe Sphere - Antique Bronze Celestial Globe
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This antique Islamic Bronze Celestial Globe is a truly unique find, discovered in the ruins of an
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Moroccan Islamic Globes
Materials
Bronze
John Senex Pair of Terrestrial and Celestial Globes
By John Senex
Located in New York, NY
John Senex (1678-1740)
John Senex's Terrestrial and Celestial Globes
London
1756
Globes each 12
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Globes
Materials
Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper
18th Century Italian Carved and Polychromed Wood Celestial Globe
Located in Madrid, ES
A putti holding the sphere.
On a carved and giltwood stand.
The cpnstellations are rubbed off.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Series of 23, 18th Century Celestial Prints by Vincenzo Coronelli
By Vincenzo Coronelli
Located in New York, NY
the angle, then pasted and applied to a sphere creating the celestial globe.
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Prints
Materials
Paper
Pair of American Globes on Cast Iron Stands
Located in London, Middlesex
, 1833 , made up of twelve hand-colored gores to the celestial poles on a plaster sphere, the equatorial
Category
Antique 1830s American American Classical Maps
Materials
Iron
SARKOS TA METEORA Sample Pack Atmospheric Contemporary Hand-Painted Wallpaper
By Sarkos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and poppy color spheres grazing across the universe.
Available in four colorways: Chloros (teal green
Category
2010s Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Cellarius's Chart of the Northern Sky
By Andreas Cellarius
Located in La Jolla, CA
theory which originated with Petrus Plancius that the stars remained in a sphere-like configuration above
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Prints
Materials
Paper
SARKOS METEORA in CHLOROS Teal Atmospheric Contemporary Hand-Painted Wallpaper
By Sarkos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
galaxies and poppy color spheres grazing across the universe.
Available in four colorways: Chloros (teal
Category
2010s Wallpaper
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
H 12 in W 12 in D 0.01 in
Contemporary Eclipse, Steel Mirror with a Diabase Stone
By Stoft studio
Located in Malmo, SE
spectator to see a full sphere in the reflection.
“Being used to scrutinizing yourself in the mirror and
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jain Mandala Painting
Located in Vigevano, IT
worldly spheres like temples, figures, elephants, birds and trees, at the outer rim a blue border with a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Other Paintings and Screens
Materials
Cotton
Iron and Brass Celestial Sphere Armillary
Located in Nantucket, MA
An iron and brass celestial sphere Armillary on a teak base. Kinetic and dimensional with movable
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Iron
Chrome and Marble Table with Etched Celestial Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful polished chrome table with an etched marble top of a celestial sphere. The chrome has
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Mid 20th cent. Italian Armillary (a skeletal celestial sphere)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass and wood armillary/celestial globe with astrological signs
Category
20th Century Italian Globes
Materials
Brass
Celestial Globe, circa 1935
By George Philip & Son
Located in London, GB
the stars from Earth the viewpoint is effectively inside a celestial sphere. The surface of a
Category
Vintage 1930s English Globes
Materials
Brass
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