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  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
  • Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century
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Terrestrial Globe signed J.Forest – Late 19th century

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Diamètre 30 cm
Hauteur 60 cm
Largeur 35 cm
Published on 04/05/2026

Description

This terrestrial globe, signed Jean Forest and made in France at the end of the 19th century, embodies the refined aesthetic and scientific spirit of its era. Mounted on a brass demi-meridian and set on a turned blackened wood base, it presents a harmonious and classical silhouette that makes it a decorative object of the first order. Its scale of 1/40,000,000 attests to the cartographic precision sought by the Maison Forest, renowned for the quality of its geographical instruments.
The cartography, in soft and gently faded tones, reflects the knowledge and borders of the world before the great upheavals of the 20th century. The piece exudes an authentic charm, further enhanced by the patina of the globe, which lends warmth and character to this antique object. Both decorative and historical, it integrates perfectly into a study, a library or a cabinet of curiosities, where it immediately evokes a love of exploration and the transmission of knowledge.
Jean Forest globes are today highly sought after for their timeless elegance and quality of craftsmanship, and this example is a fine illustration of both.

Maison Jean Forest, established at 17 rue de Buci in Paris from the mid-19th century, is one of the most acclaimed French makers of terrestrial and celestial globes, educational maps and scientific instruments for teaching. Under the guidance of Jean Forest, Géographe Officier de l'Instruction Publique, the firm distinguished itself through the quality of its cartography, its elegant mounts and careful craftsmanship, winning favour with schools, learned institutions and private studies alike. Highly sought after today, J. Forest globes embody the flourishing of geography and pedagogy under the Third Republic, combining scientific precision with refined aesthetics.



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Period: Late 19th century

Globe in very fine condition

Delivery available upon quotation within France and internationally.

Dimensions:
Height: 60 cm
Diameter of globe: 30 cm
Width: 35 cm

Reference: 526 V

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