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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze of Atlas On A Stand With Turtle

$2,800
£2,093.69
€2,445.31
CA$3,934
A$3,984.93
CHF 2,288.06
MX$48,316.09
NOK 26,550.05
SEK 27,024.90
DKK 18,281.26

About the Item

Italian Grand Tour bronze in the Renaissance style of Atlas on an elaborate tripod base ending in hoof feet. The Greek god Atlas is is depicted naked on top holding the world upon his shoulders, below in a columned arcade sits Pan with his flute. On the lower tier is a turtle surrounded by three winged lion heads on pawed feet. This is and unusual and rare casting. I have handled many Grand Tour bronzes over the years and have never come across this model. Beautiful cast with a fine chocolate patina. 16 inches high 6.5 wide 6 deep
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU803039414642

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