This rare, 18th century signed Jean Baptiste Fortin Ptolemaic armillary sphere is hand-painted in vivid colors, including green, red, and ochre, with visible planetary markings. The sphere is delicately constructed with concentric rings depicting celestial and terrestrial data, including the months in French, planets, and zodiac signs, pasteboard with applied engraved paper calibrations on mounted on a finely turned wooden base.
Signed on globe 'A Paris, chez le S. Fortin, rue de la Harpe'.
Dimensions:
- Height: 15"
- Diameter (Widest Part): 10.5"
- Base Diameter: 7.5"
Condition
The piece shows signs of wear consistent with its age. Paint chipping and cracks are visible on the rings and the base. Overall good condition.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 15.00 in
Width: 10.50 in
Weight: 30.70 oz
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Routing: 026009593 (wire) / 011500010 (EFT)
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