1798 Cassini Tahiti

1798 Cassini Tahiti 

         This beautiful reproduction of the original antique hand colored copperplate engraved map of “Le Isole Della Societa e Di Noel” was published by Giovanni Cassini circa 1798. This decorative map of the Society Islands includes Bora Bora as well as a large inset map of Christmas Island. Cassini’s map exhibits the discoveries made during the visit to French Polynesia by Captain James Cook during his scientific mission to observe the transit of the Venus across the sun in 1769. Cassini, an active painter and engraver, published this map in his Nuovo Atlante Geografico Universale. This dramatic mapping is hand colored and embellished with a magnificent cartouche.

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What is a Mirrored Print & Gallery Wrap?

Canvas for Gallery Wrap

Take a good look at your print. The edges are mirrored, so that, the complete image is shown on the face of the frame once it is wrapped. In other words, You don’t lose any of the artwork. Our 2½” mirrored borders, allow your finished product to have a variety of thickness up to 2” deep. Therefore, make sure you choose an experienced framer who can make the frame to the exact specs of your custom print.

Hand-made Rattan Frames

Though the design has changed over the years, we commission these Rattan frames through a small family owned company in The Philippines. Your frame is the result of trial and error of the last 20 years! Rattan is a vine-like Palm that requires forest cover in order to thrive. Rattan grows throughout the jungle for over a quarter of a mile. Its trunk can span a diameter of over two inches down to the thickness of a human hair. The harvester’s collection process is performed by hand by a simple machete. Ultimately, the rattan vine cannot survive without the forest. Rattan quickly regenerates. As a result, this method of harvesting protects the destruction of the forest.

1798 Cassini Tahiti 

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