The Modernist era, made famous by names such as Herman Miller, Dunbar , Knoll and more emerged in the early 1940’s from the roots of the German Bauhaus movement, which originated in Berlin (Weimar Bauhaus School of Design) and lasted several decades The current revival of the Eames and Modernist Style has made this globe once again a desirable collector’s piece. This object de art offers beauty for the eye and interesting history for the mind. Political display reflects a post WW2 era of c 1950, the dawn of the Cold War and as follows: Tibet is still shown as an independent nation (occupied by China effective 1951) Israel has been created (1948) Germany is not yet divided The orb itself is made of glass, covered by 12 individual, hand applied paper gores representing the map. Oceans are black rather than the common blue and provide an interesting contrast to bold colored lands in rich gold, red, yellow and green tones. Mounted into a metal half meridian which is finished in brass, all compliment the walnut base it is attached to. Lighting is functional. At a total height of 17 inches and diameter of 12 inches, this masterpiece would provide elegance to any setting. Well packed, this artifact well ship for $25.00 domestic, $82.00 World wide. $365 — Item #: 714REPWALBLK50