Atlas
Production: Unknown (Uncertain)
Bronze, cast, and gilt. Atlas kneels on his left knee, his head bent down to support on his neck and shoulders a crystal globe, which he holds with both hands.
History note: Henry Harris Collection; His Sale, Sotheby's, 24 October 1950, The Henry Harris Collection, Catalogue of the celebrated collection of bronzes, sculpture, paintings and works of art of the Italian Renaissance, p. 15, lot 70; bought by A. Spero (£62); purchased by Marmaduke Langdale Horn, Stoke Charity, near Winchester.
Marmaduke Langdale Horn Bequest
Depth: 13.8 cm
Height: 23.8 cm
Width: 12 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1953) by Horn, Marmaduke Langdale
18th Century
Circa
1700
CE
-
1800
CE
A supporting figure for a casket or inkstand, adapted as Atlas by the addition of the crystal ball.
Finish
composed of
gilt
Globe
composed of
quartz crystal
Figure
composed of
bronze
Casting (process) : Bronze, cast, and gilt, with rock crystal globe
Accession number: M.10-1953
Primary reference Number: 13950
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_10_1953
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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