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PLANISPHERE ICONOLOGIQUE DES SIGNES ET DE LEURS DECANS," ASTROLOGICAL / ASTRONOMICAL CHART BY ALEXANDRE LENOIR circa 1814 Engraved chart, titled "Planisphere Iconologique des Signes et de leurs Decans" ("Iconological Planisphere of the Signs and their Decans"), subtitled "Spheres a Figures des Egyptiens, des Perses, des Indiens et des Barbares", is a detailed French print combining astrology, astronomy, and comparative mythology. It was created by Alexandre Lenoir in 1814, comparing how the ancient Egyptians, Persians, Indians, and other peoples depicted the zodiac signs and their decans (the 36 ten-degree divisions of the zodiac) through pictorial symbols. The large central wheel is densely inscribed with astrological and planetary data, flanked by two smaller celestial hemisphere maps (northern and southern) illustrated with mythological figures representing the constellations, and bordered by reference tables listing the names of the zodiac signs and the 36 extra-zodiacal constellations across different ancient civilizations. Framed. Not examined out of frame. 25 x 35 inches; frame: 27 x 37 inches
$200-300

Sold for $225

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