La Sphere Artificielle

An unusual engraving of three globes on a table. At centre is an armillary sphere, the ‘Sphere Artificielle’ flanked by two smaller globes - a terrestrial globe, and a celestial globe. Text at the top below title describes the Sphere Artificielle ‘It is an instrument that represents the disposition and movements of the heavens.....’.

Fine condition. In gold leaf frame, framed size 54.5 x 45cm