Allemagne, XVIIIe siècle Atlas soutenant le Globe

Very good condition overall with some minor worming to the back of the glob and to the back of Atlas. A joint visible to his proper left shoulder with one somall lack under his arm. The drapery around his hips, left fold carved separately and reattached. An old restoration to his proper left foot. Very nice sculpture finely carved.
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