Lot 2149
Celarius Group of Four Celestial Maps. C. 1705. Amsterdam. From Schenk and Valk's version of Andreas Cellarius' Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. All of the maps have outstanding new color and are professionally conserved, matted and shrink-wrapped onto archival board. The color has enhanced the already remarkable engravings and the professional measures taken ensure these treasures will have a long life.
This exceptional grouping is remarkable -- Cellarius' charts rarely come to auction and what little we know of the man comes from his masterpiece, this Atlas Coelestis. We are delighted to offer this wonderful group.
1. Hemisphaerium Stellatum Boreale Cum Subiecto Haemisphaerio Terrestri. "26" at lower right corner. Evidence of some repair at center bottom and top of center fold. Barbarians watched by townfolk try and hold the globe on their shoulders, while cherubs and angels fly above
2. Haemisphaerium Stellatum Australe Antiquum. "27" at lower right. Evidence of some repairs at center fold
Cherubs examine the map from their perches in clouds
3. Haemispherium Borealis Coeli et Terrae Cascaeno Graphia. "25" at lower right.
Astronomers working in both corners, with their tools and books
4. Haemisphaerium Scenographicum Australe Coeli Stellati et Terrae. "28" at lower right.
Astronomers at work.
Estimated Value $25,000 - 35,000.
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