“Le Spectacle De La Nature ou Entretiens Sur Les Particularités

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“Le Spectacle De La Nature ou Entretiens Sur Les Particularités"; Two Framed Pairs of c.1743 Celestial Chart EngravingsOrigin: French Period: Louis XV Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1743 The Engravings: 12. 25 x 6. 5 (x4) (approximately) In Frames: 15. 25 wide x 17 high (each) The four uncoloured engraved celestial charts of the northern and southern hemispheres showing the constellations and the zodiac, each eengraved by Jacques Philippe Le Bas and placed together to make two complete celestial charts, being taken from the edition 'Premiere partie de l'Hemsiphere

58 and 84cm

The oak case has good character and a deep patina

The main medallion within a medallion has traditional stepped lines and the multiple borders give the piece even more depth

In ancient Egyptian mythology

showing the marks of Waller and Hartley Limited Blackpool

Just a year away

Date: 1920-30

restored and reframed is so desired

said: "He was respected at the school and his students used to get good results under him

John and the women do not assist in the removal of the body

Naively painted

The antlers were dark stained at a slightly later date