Tabletop Globe, Globe By Jean Forest, Paris—19th Century
Table-top globe by Jean Forest, Paris—19th century.
This globe, signed by Jean Forest and made in France in the late 19th century, embodies the refined aesthetics and scientific spirit of its era.
Featuring a papier-mâché sphere covered with printed paper strips and resting on a turned, ebonized wooden base, it boasts a harmonious and classic silhouette, making it a decorative object of the highest order.
Its scale of 1:40,000,000 attests to the cartographic precision sought by the Forest company, renowned for the quality of its geographical instruments.
The map, with its soft, slightly faded tones, reflects the knowledge and boundaries of the pre-20th-century era.
The piece exudes an authentic charm, enhanced by the globe’s patina, which lends warmth and character to this antique.
Both decorative and historical, it fits perfectly in an office, a library, or a cabinet of curiosities, where it immediately evokes a love of exploration and the sharing of knowledge.
Jean Forest globes are highly sought after today for their timeless elegance and artisanal quality, and this specimen is a splendid example of that.
The Jean Forest company, founded in Paris at 17 rue de Buci in the mid-19th century, is one of France’s most renowned manufacturers of terrestrial and celestial globes, mathematical maps, and scientific teaching instruments.
Under the leadership of Jean Forest, a geographer and civil servant in the Ministry of Public Instruction, the company distinguished itself through the quality of its cartography, its elegant mounts, and its meticulous craftsmanship, which made it highly sought after by schools, academic institutions, and research organizations.
Still highly sought after today, J. Forest globes embody the rise of geography and pedagogy during the Third Republic, combining scientific precision with refined aesthetics.
Condition visible in the detailed photos; it has a crack.
Dimensions: height 58 cm – globe diameter 32 cm – base diameter 18.5 cm
This globe, signed by Jean Forest and made in France in the late 19th century, embodies the refined aesthetics and scientific spirit of its era.
Featuring a papier-mâché sphere covered with printed paper strips and resting on a turned, ebonized wooden base, it boasts a harmonious and classic silhouette, making it a decorative object of the highest order.
Its scale of 1:40,000,000 attests to the cartographic precision sought by the Forest company, renowned for the quality of its geographical instruments.
The map, with its soft, slightly faded tones, reflects the knowledge and boundaries of the pre-20th-century era.
The piece exudes an authentic charm, enhanced by the globe’s patina, which lends warmth and character to this antique.
Both decorative and historical, it fits perfectly in an office, a library, or a cabinet of curiosities, where it immediately evokes a love of exploration and the sharing of knowledge.
Jean Forest globes are highly sought after today for their timeless elegance and artisanal quality, and this specimen is a splendid example of that.
The Jean Forest company, founded in Paris at 17 rue de Buci in the mid-19th century, is one of France’s most renowned manufacturers of terrestrial and celestial globes, mathematical maps, and scientific teaching instruments.
Under the leadership of Jean Forest, a geographer and civil servant in the Ministry of Public Instruction, the company distinguished itself through the quality of its cartography, its elegant mounts, and its meticulous craftsmanship, which made it highly sought after by schools, academic institutions, and research organizations.
Still highly sought after today, J. Forest globes embody the rise of geography and pedagogy during the Third Republic, combining scientific precision with refined aesthetics.
Condition visible in the detailed photos; it has a crack.
Dimensions: height 58 cm – globe diameter 32 cm – base diameter 18.5 cm
480 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Condition of use
Diameter: cm. 32
Height: cm. 58
Reference (ID): 1843551
Availability: In stock
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