Globe - 1960-1970
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Pair of neoclassical vintage bookends depicting Atlas with a globe, made of wood and metal, 25 cm high, 10 cm wide, 15 cm deep, about 4 kg, dating to the 1960s, in good used condition with minor signs of age and staining.
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Elegant pair of bookends depicting the Greek myth of Atlas, the Titan condemned to support the heavens. The sculptures, finished with a refined bronze-like patina, show meticulous attention to anatomical details and musculature. The orbs feature period cartography reproduced with warm sepia tones, enriched by illustrations of ships of the era and wind roses.
Main Features:
Subject: Atlas with terrestrial/celestial globe.
Style: Neoclassical / Vintage.
Estimated era: Second half of the 20th century (70s/80s).
Condition: Excellent (as in photo), with light signs of time that enhance its vintage character.
Timeless Design: Perfect for furnishing professional offices, classic libraries, or elegant desks.
Artistic Detail: The Titan's dynamic pose and the metallic finish give a sense of solidity and prestige.
Gift Idea: An ideal symbolic object for lovers of history, mythology, or for those working in the geographic/editorial field
Elegant pair of bookends depicting the Greek myth of Atlas, the Titan condemned to support the heavens. The sculptures, finished with a refined bronze-like patina, show meticulous attention to anatomical details and musculature. The orbs feature period cartography reproduced with warm sepia tones, enriched by illustrations of ships of the era and wind roses.
Main Features:
Subject: Atlas with terrestrial/celestial globe.
Style: Neoclassical / Vintage.
Estimated era: Second half of the 20th century (70s/80s).
Condition: Excellent (as in photo), with light signs of time that enhance its vintage character.
Timeless Design: Perfect for furnishing professional offices, classic libraries, or elegant desks.
Artistic Detail: The Titan's dynamic pose and the metallic finish give a sense of solidity and prestige.
Gift Idea: An ideal symbolic object for lovers of history, mythology, or for those working in the geographic/editorial field
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
4 kg
Number of objects
2
Material
Metal, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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