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Four 18th Century Celestial Charts Engravings in Brass Frames by Doppelmayr
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Set of four original 18th century copper-engraving of celestial charts etchings issued by Homann. Doppelmayr is the cartographer, astronomer and mathematician. He held the post of Professor of Mathematics at the Aegidien Gymnasium, Nuremberg from 1704-1750. The prolific globe-maker, Doppelmayr produced celestial charts from 1704 onward, in his determination to explain the Copernican-Huygens world system. Homann, one of the main publishers of astronomical maps in 18th century Germany, settled in Nuremberg in 1688 and established his publishing house there. They were published as a book. Each of the copper-engraving are double pages from the original book and are printed on both sides and partly colored with titles and tables in green, pink and yellow wash.
They are framed in a brass and glass frames in the 20th century and have blue passe-par touts with gilded edges. Each measures Width 80 cm, Height 74 cm on the outside. The prints only measure 57 x 53 cm.
The pages you see are, Astronomia comparativa and Globi Coelestis in Tabulas Planas Redacti, Pars II-III and VI from Hemisphaerium coeli.
- Creator:Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr 1 (Illustrator)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 1.11 in (2.8 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 4
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- Date of Manufacture:1740
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The condition is very good but there is little visible water damage mainly on the passe par touts which can be replaced. The brass frames have a nice patina through age.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1001536351282
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