Antique Maps & Prints of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 332:
Description
This stunning celestial chart is by Gabriel Phillipe de la Hire and entitled
Planisphere Celeste Meridional Par Monsr. De La Hire. It was published by Nicholas de Fer in Paris in 1705.
Gabriel Phillipe de la Hire designed two beautiful constellation maps of the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. La Hire took inspiration with the imagery of his charts from the work of Johann Bayer’s
Uranometria. His primary source for the text and details was from Sir Edmund Halley. (Warner) The map was engraved by Hendrick van Loon.
Nicholas de Fer (1646-1720) was one of the most famous French cartographers. He was apprentice to Louis Spirinx, an engraver, from the age of 12. His father was a print and map seller, and Nicholas eventually inherited his business after his passing. He was appointed as geographer of the Grand Dauphin and eventually the Geographer of the Kings of France and Spain. De Fer produced over 600 maps or plans including border maps, conquests of Louis XIV, fortifications of Vauban, and voyages or discoveries in new territories.
Gabriel Phillipe de la Hire (1677-1719) was a celebrated French astronomer. He studied art in Italy, but he pursued a career in science and mathematics publishing treatises on conics. He served as a member of the Royal Academy of Science. He was the son of the Parisian art professor, Philippe de la Hire.
Paper Size: ~ 28" by 21 1/4" (Fold Out)
Paper Type or Special Features: Engraving with Professional Hand-coloring and Gold Highlights
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition. There are a few discolored spots in the lower margin. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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