Atlas portant le globe sur les épaules, Italie du nord, Padoue, XVIe siècle

V.Krahn, Bronzetti veneziani. Die Venezianischen Kleinbronzen der Renaissance aus dem Bode-Museum Berlin, Berlin, 2003.

Very good condition overall with some minor wear to the patina consistent with age and handling. A minor dent or casting flaw to each elbow and to his thigh. Some minor surface dirt to his hair and shoulders. The lid of the inkwell is missing. On a turned ebonised base with some minor scratches. Very good cast with a good provenance.
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Ce bronze, présentant Atlas supportant le Globe Céleste, est l'élément central d'un modèle d'encrier dont nous connaissons différentes versions.