A Stunning 1935 Art Deco Artifact
Striking in style, clean streamline features and the absence
of tradition ornamental features distinguish this piece
to be a fine representation of the Art Deco / Machine Age
movement.
The model is identified as “Hercules”
by an original Replogle advertisement (included in the auction).
Two masculine statues with strong deco / machine age features
are holding sphere and meridian in place. This globe is
not only a vintage scientific instrument but also undeniably
a fine piece of Art.
Born out of the Art Nouveau style, Art Deco made its presence
known at the Paris World Fair in 1925. Popularized by Poster
Artist like Cheret and Henri Toulouse-Lautrec (famous Moulin
Rouge posters), the style was now introduced to a global
audience. Used in many mediums, from paint to architecture,
jewelery and fashion, Art Deco turned everyday objects into
of the finest pieces of art. May it be Rockefeller Center,
designed by Raymond Hood, Railway Poster advertisement by
Leslie Ragan or John Atherons 1939 NYC World’s Fair
Poster, the influence is un-deniable. Covers of Harpers
Bazaar magazines and Jewelery designed by Raymond Templier,
Jean and Fouquet are now valued collectables.
This remarkable Globe by Replogle is no different. A superb
piece for history fans and Deco/ Machine Age collectors
alike.
With the globe we will also provide a facsimile copy of
an original advertisement for this model.
The globe itself is made of pasteboard, representing the
map and mounted into a full meridian. Hercules statues made
of cast iron, complimenting the walnut (according to the
advertisement) stained base. Diameter of the globe itself
is 12 inches with a total height of 18.5 inches.
Dimensions of the base: 9.5x 16 x 2.5 inches.
The Globe is in good condition, some wear in form of soiling,
wrinkles, rubbing and scuffing. Colors are vivid, details
crisp. The mounting is in very good condition.
The age of the Globe has been determined by the political
borders displayed:
Europe is shown in pre WWII borders. Persia has changed
to Iran; Ethiopia is shown to be under Italian control (1936-41)
$565
