Lot no. 2334
Globe by Nicolas Brion (1655-1733), early 18th c., in printed paper signed in a cartouche se fait et vend chez N.Bion Ingénieur du Roy pour les instruments de Mathématique Sur le Quay de l'Horloge du Palais au Quart de Cercle à Paris avec Privilège du Roy 1712 , dedication cartouche bearing the inscription Dédiée et Perfentée A Monseigneur Le Duc de Berri par son très humble et très obéissant Serviteur Bion , engraved brass mounting meridian resting on a later quadripod base finely carved with flowers, h. total: 42 cm
Provenance: Edgar Brandt (1880-1960), then remained in the family to this day
paper restored and missing
later varnish
Shock marks
later base (early 20th century)
meridian possibly later and pierced
customs seals on the base and meridian
diameter of the meridian: 29.5 cm
illegible title cartouche
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Classic furniture
About the sale06/17/2025
Catalog
Furniture and Carpets, Oriental and Far Eastern Art, Works of Art and Collectables, Sacred Art
1205 Genève - Switzerland