Bidspirit auction | Celestial Map of Theoria Cometarum

Celestial Map of Theoria Cometarum - Celestial Map of Theoria Cometarum Hand colored. 21 1/4 x 23 3/4 in. (54 x 60.3 cm.) Condition: Likely part of a book with a reinforced central seam on the verso. On chain laid paper. Repair along seam around the upper 1/3 of map. Gold coloring might be later than other coloring. Some scattered foxing. No real bleed through of color. Some light handling creases along center seem o the right of it. Small tear along bottom edge near right corner. Later pencil writing on verso (likely from a dealer). Otherwise, good condition. Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.