JULES LEBEGUE (1885–1905), library globe mounted on a turned wooden tripod base, lacquered black The piece features a table showing the stars and constellations corresponding to each month. The globe is stamped “Globe Terrestre, J. Lebègue & Cie, Editeurs… Bruxelles.” It features a brass ring. The engraving and colors are of fine quality. Circa 1900. Diameter (globe): 34 cm; total height: 60 cm; diameter (table): 44 cm Damage to the base of the globe. The Lebègue company was founded by Alphonse Nicolas Lebègue in Brussels and taken over in 1885 by his son Jules, who moved to Paris in 1905.