28th Apr, 2010 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted)
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[M] AN 18TH-CENTURY GRAPHOMETER BY PIERRE...
AN 18TH-CENTURY GRAPHOMETER BY PIERRE GOURDIN
of typical form, signed by the arc Gourdin au Quart de Cercle à Paris, 1778, with ball and joint limb, contained within original fitted box -- 11in. (28cm.) diameter
Working between 1775 and 1800, Gourdin was twice rejected as an "Ingénieur du Roi", possibly because of professional protectionism from Charles-Joseph Meurand who made very similar instruments. His luck partially changed in 1794 when he was chosen to value mathematical instruments seized during the Revolution.
of typical form, signed by the arc Gourdin au Quart de Cercle à Paris, 1778, with ball and joint limb, contained within original fitted box -- 11in. (28cm.) diameter
Working between 1775 and 1800, Gourdin was twice rejected as an "Ingénieur du Roi", possibly because of professional protectionism from Charles-Joseph Meurand who made very similar instruments. His luck partially changed in 1794 when he was chosen to value mathematical instruments seized during the Revolution.
Sold for £1,240
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN 18TH-CENTURY GRAPHOMETER BY PIERRE GOURDIN
of typical form, signed by the arc Gourdin au Quart de Cercle à Paris, 1778, with ball and joint limb, contained within original fitted box -- 11in. (28cm.) diameter
Working between 1775 and 1800, Gourdin was twice rejected as an "Ingénieur du Roi", possibly because of professional protectionism from Charles-Joseph Meurand who made very similar instruments. His luck partially changed in 1794 when he was chosen to value mathematical instruments seized during the Revolution.
of typical form, signed by the arc Gourdin au Quart de Cercle à Paris, 1778, with ball and joint limb, contained within original fitted box -- 11in. (28cm.) diameter
Working between 1775 and 1800, Gourdin was twice rejected as an "Ingénieur du Roi", possibly because of professional protectionism from Charles-Joseph Meurand who made very similar instruments. His luck partially changed in 1794 when he was chosen to value mathematical instruments seized during the Revolution.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted), 28th Apr, 2010
