Terrestrial table globe - 1850-1900
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A small 18 cm diameter globe issued in 1888 by J. Lebegue in Paris, mounted on an iron stand with heads representing Africans, Chinese and Native Americans, in antique Napoleon III style, circa 1850–1900, made of gypsum, papier‑mâché, iron and brass, with dimensions about 18 cm ø, 24 cm depth, 38 cm height and weighing 2 kg; condition reasonable with a small dent west of Mexico, map panel west of central Africa faded, and varnish slightly yellowed.
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Small globe of 18 cm diameter issued in 1888 by J. Lebegue in Paris.
The globe has a very small dent to the west of Mexico, and to the west of Central Africa the map sheet is somewhat faded. The varnish is somewhat yellowed and could be replaced to bring all the colors fully back to their former glory. The globe is otherwise in good condition.
As with many Lebegue globes, it stands on a cast-iron base. In this case, not the common and widespread Lebegue base, but a rare original Lebegue base featuring heads of people from Africa, China and America (Native American). The faces are depicted according to a huge colonial stereotype of how people would, in general, look, and it is indicative of the extreme racism that underpinned colonialism. One might call it a sign of the times, were it not that even today many peoples and countries are still exploited by (neo)colonial Western countries.
Small globe of 18 cm diameter issued in 1888 by J. Lebegue in Paris.
The globe has a very small dent to the west of Mexico, and to the west of Central Africa the map sheet is somewhat faded. The varnish is somewhat yellowed and could be replaced to bring all the colors fully back to their former glory. The globe is otherwise in good condition.
As with many Lebegue globes, it stands on a cast-iron base. In this case, not the common and widespread Lebegue base, but a rare original Lebegue base featuring heads of people from Africa, China and America (Native American). The faces are depicted according to a huge colonial stereotype of how people would, in general, look, and it is indicative of the extreme racism that underpinned colonialism. One might call it a sign of the times, were it not that even today many peoples and countries are still exploited by (neo)colonial Western countries.
Details
Specific region of origin
Parijs
Paper type
Papier-mache
Iron type
Cast iron
Diameter
18 cm
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Weight
2 kg
Era
1400-1900
Type
Terrestrial table globe
Material
Brass, Iron, Paper, Plaster
Country of Origin
France
Style
Antique
Manufacturer/ Brand
J. Lebegue & Cie
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
38 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
24 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
