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Antique Celestial Star Map – Northern & Southern Hemispheres, 1860
$582.76
£433.63
€490
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About the Item
Antique Celestial Star Map – Northern & Southern Hemispheres, Andriveau-Goujon 1860
This elegant antique celestial chart, published in Paris in 1860 by the noted French cartographer E. Andriveau-Goujon, presents a comprehensive view of the fixed stars and constellations of both hemispheres. Titled "Les Étoiles Fixes divisées en Constellations Boréales et Australes," the chart is based on the authoritative catalogue of Sir Francis Baily, then President of the Astronomical Society of London.
At the top of the sheet, two large circular projections illustrate the night sky as seen from the Northern (Hémisphère Boréal) and Southern (Hémisphère Austral) Hemispheres. Each constellation is delicately labeled in French, and dotted lines connect the stars to form mythological and natural figures, including Orion, La Grande Ourse, Le Scorpion, and Le Centaure. The band of the Milky Way (“Voie Lactée”) is softly shaded in pale blue, snaking through both sky charts.
Below these polar views is a horizontal equatorial band showing constellations near the celestial equator, including the full zodiac belt from La Balance (Libra) to Les Gémeaux (Gemini). This section enhances the map’s educational value by illustrating the path of the Sun through the constellations during the year.
This chart is a superb example of 19th-century scientific publishing, combining precise copperplate engraving with hand-colored detail. The data reflects one of the most accurate stellar catalogues of its time. As both a scientific reference and decorative object, this piece remains highly desirable to collectors of antique astronomy and celestial cartography.
Condition: Good condition overall. Slight toning and a few light foxing marks, mainly in the margins. Strong plate impression and clean paper without tears or repairs. Original hand coloring to the Milky Way remains clear and delicate. Folding line as issued.
Framing tips: Best displayed in a dark wood or black frame with a white or light ivory mount. A circular double mat emphasizing the twin hemispheres would enhance the astronomical elegance of the piece.
Technique: Copperplate engraving with hand coloring
Maker: E. Andriveau-Goujon, Paris, 1860
- Dimensions:Height: 20.91 in (53.1 cm)Width: 27.64 in (70.2 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
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- Date of Manufacture:1860
- Condition:Good condition overall. Slight toning and a few light foxing marks, mainly in the margins. Strong plate impression and clean paper without tears or repairs. Original hand coloring to the Milky Way remains clear and delicate. Folding line as issued.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14099-11stDibs: LU3054346184882
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