Late 19th Century Globe from J. Forest, 1890s

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This globe, signed Jean Forest and made in France at the end of the 19th century, embodies the refined aesthetics … Read more This globe, signed Jean Forest and made in France at the end of the 19th century, embodies the refined aesthetics and scientific spirit of its era. Mounted on a brass half-meridian and resting on a blackened turned wood base, it presents a harmonious and classic silhouette, making it a first-rate decorative object. Its 1:40,000,000 scale testifies to the cartographic precision sought by the Forest company, renowned for the quality of its geographical instruments.
The map, with its soft, slightly faded hues, reflects the knowledge and borders of the pre-20th-century era. The whole exudes an authentic charm, enhanced by the globe's patina, which lends warmth and character to this antique object. Both decorative and historical, it fits perfectly in an office, a library, or a cabinet of curiosities, where it immediately evokes a taste for exploration and the transmission of knowledge.

Jean Forest globes are highly sought after today for their timeless elegance and quality craftsmanship, and this example is a fine illustration of that.

The Jean Forest company, established at 17 rue de Buci in Paris in the mid-19th century, is one of the most renowned French manufacturers of terrestrial and celestial globes, educational maps, and scientific instruments for teaching. Under the leadership of Jean Forest, a Geographer and Officer of Public Instruction, the company distinguished itself through the quality of its cartography, its elegant mounts, and meticulous craftsmanship, which appealed to schools, learned institutions, and research firms. Highly sought after today, J. Forest globes embody the rise of geography and pedagogy during the Third Republic, combining scientific precision with refined aesthetics.

Period: Late 19th century

Globe in very good condition

Dimensions:
Height: 60 cm
Globe diameter: 30 cm
Width: 35 cm See less