Antique Globe Vaugondy Black (reproduction)
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Brand: AM ( Ref: GL041 )
Diameter globe: 32 cm (12 in.)
Overall height: 50 cm (19 in.)
Overall width: 32 cm (12.5 in.)
Weight: 2.7 kg (6 lb)
Base: precious wood (rosewood in ebony look)
Meridian: brass chrome-plated
Diameter globe: 32 cm (12 in.)
Overall height: 50 cm (19 in.)
Overall width: 32 cm (12.5 in.)
Weight: 2.7 kg (6 lb)
Base: precious wood (rosewood in ebony look)
Meridian: brass chrome-plated
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The Vaugondy, Father and son, were the official mapmakers Louis XV, called the Beloved.
Their sofisticated globes decorated the libraries and salons of Versailles and The Louvre in Paris. Attention to detail, historical interest, authentic materials characterize this very fine globe made by AM, world-renowned for its museum quality reproductions. |
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This globe exists in: français  
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Original Map from the B.N.F. 
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Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688 - 1766)
Didier Robert de Vaugondy (1723 - 1786) Gilles: geographer of Louis XV Didier: geographer of Louis XV and king Stanislas, royal censor Father and Son published in 1758 the Atlas Universel of 108 maps, one of the most important atlases of the 18th century. The map of this antique globe is a faithful reproduction of an original carefully guarded in the B.N.F., Bibliothèque Nationale de France, in Paris, town where they lived. She is hand adjusted. Using printed copies of the original globe gores, AM manufactured true replicas; historical documents representing the beauty and prestige of ancient cartography and exploration. |
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AM is a Dutch company created in 1968 by Haring Piebenga. Its focus is to create a comprehensive collection of historical objects and fine art reproductions in museum quality. AM proposes reproductions that appeal to a need for nostalgia, intrigue, and beauty. All its products are designed in house, by its own design team. Originals are pursued at auction and reproduced with an AM twist. For AM, 38 years later, it is always very personal. We develop our products because we like them and we believe that others will also like them… And our Cabinet of Curiosities continues growing... |
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Base: precious wood
Meridian: brass chrome-plated
Meridian: brass chrome-plated
The Vaugondy, Father and son, were the official mapmakers Louis XV, called the Beloved.
Their sofisticated globes decorated the ...
Their sofisticated globes decorated the ...
3,9 on 5 (9 reviews)0 last reviews
NO review is available in english.
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