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Celestial Sphere

Northern Italian Carved Wood & Gessoed Atlas with Celestial Globe Circa 1800
Northern Italian Carved Wood & Gessoed Atlas with Celestial Globe Circa 1800

Northern Italian Carved Wood & Gessoed Atlas with Celestial Globe Circa 1800

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare late 18th–early 19th century carved wooden figure of Atlas supporting a celestial sphere

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Starboy Pouf White Boucle
Starboy Pouf White Boucle

Starboy Pouf White Boucle

$3,500 / item

H 16.5 in W 23.6 in D 23.6 in

Starboy Pouf White Boucle

By Merve Kahraman

Located in Istanbul, TR

“Starboy Pouf” is inspired by the celestial sphere. It is a metaphorical object from the skies

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2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Starboy Pouf
Starboy Pouf

Starboy Pouf

$2,750

H 16.5 in W 23.6 in D 23.6 in

Starboy Pouf

By Merve Kahraman

Located in Istanbul, TR

“Starboy Pouf” is inspired by the celestial sphere. It is a metaphorical object from the skies

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2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

French Armillary Sphere on Stand or Garden Ornament of Wrought Iron
French Armillary Sphere on Stand or Garden Ornament of Wrought Iron

French Armillary Sphere on Stand or Garden Ornament of Wrought Iron

Located in Austin, TX

D 12 inches An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere

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20th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Modern Starboy Boucle Pouf by Merve Kahraman, Matte Brass & Beige Boucle Fabric
Modern Starboy Boucle Pouf by Merve Kahraman, Matte Brass & Beige Boucle Fabric

Modern Starboy Boucle Pouf by Merve Kahraman, Matte Brass & Beige Boucle Fabric

By Merve Kahraman

Located in New York, NY

16.5" H “Starboy Pouf” is inspired by the celestial sphere. It is a metaphorical object from the skies

Category

2010s Turkish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Starboy Pouf by Merve Kahraman, Polished Chrome & Glittered Dark Blue Velvet
Starboy Pouf by Merve Kahraman, Polished Chrome & Glittered Dark Blue Velvet

Starboy Pouf by Merve Kahraman, Polished Chrome & Glittered Dark Blue Velvet

By Merve Kahraman

Located in New York, NY

23.6" D x 16.5" H “Starboy Pouf” is inspired by the celestial sphere. It is a metaphorical object from

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2010s Turkish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Pair of Terrestrial and Celestial Desk Globes 20th Century
Vintage Pair of Terrestrial and Celestial Desk Globes 20th Century

Vintage Pair of Terrestrial and Celestial Desk Globes 20th Century

Located in London, GB

discovery of America is in the New York Public Library. A celestial globe is a model of the celestial sphere

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Mid-20th Century Globes

Materials

Brass

Regence-Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bookcase by Maison Beurdeley, Paris
Regence-Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bookcase by Maison Beurdeley, Paris

Regence-Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Bookcase by Maison Beurdeley, Paris

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

celestial spheres. The interior is lined in pale green silk and fitted with three shelves, while the

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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Monumental Carrara Marble Atlas Sculptures, Italy 200 cm
Pair of Monumental Carrara Marble Atlas Sculptures, Italy 200 cm

Pair of Monumental Carrara Marble Atlas Sculptures, Italy 200 cm

$33,684Sale Price|20% Off

H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Monumental Carrara Marble Atlas Sculptures, Italy 200 cm

Located in Madrid, ES

dynamic pose, bearing the celestial sphere on his shoulders—a symbol of endurance and strength. Executed

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Vintage 1980s Statues

Materials

Carrara Marble

Small terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890 / 1900
Small terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890 / 1900

Small terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890 / 1900

Located in Paris, FR

publishing house for maps and plans, world maps, globes, terrestrial and celestial spheres, charts and wall

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Antique 1890s French Desk Sets

Materials

Wood, Paper

Large terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890
Large terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890

Large terrestrial globe by Joseph Forest, Paris, France, circa 1890

Located in Paris, FR

for maps and plans, world maps, globes, terrestrial and celestial spheres, charts and wall maps for

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Antique 1890s French Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Attr. Sune Rooth Swedish Iron & Copper Armillary 'Atlas' Sundial 20th C.
Attr. Sune Rooth Swedish Iron & Copper Armillary 'Atlas' Sundial 20th C.

Attr. Sune Rooth Swedish Iron & Copper Armillary 'Atlas' Sundial 20th C.

By Sune Rooth

Located in Norwalk, CT

Titan condemned to hold the celestial spheres. Rendered in a robust and dynamic form, Atlas supports an

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20th Century Swedish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Iron

Lladró Atlas Sculpture
Lladró Atlas Sculpture

Lladró Atlas Sculpture

$3,025 / item

H 22.047 in W 10.236 in D 10.63 in

Lladró Atlas Sculpture

By Lladro

Located in New York City, NY

on his shoulders… Countless legends exist about this strong man who bore the weight of the celestial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 7 Candleholders 'ORB CS1' by Noom, Brass
Contemporary Set of 7 Candleholders 'ORB CS1' by Noom, Brass

Contemporary Set of 7 Candleholders 'ORB CS1' by Noom, Brass

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, IDF

, it has always attracted people at all times. A celestial sphere, characterized by the ideal circular

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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Brass Armillary Sphere on Wooden Base, Celestial Decorative Object
Brass Armillary Sphere on Wooden Base, Celestial Decorative Object

Brass Armillary Sphere on Wooden Base, Celestial Decorative Object

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Decorative armillary sphere crafted in brass and mounted on a turned wooden base, inspired by

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lee Broom - Solstice Trio Pendant
Lee Broom - Solstice Trio Pendant

Lee Broom - Solstice Trio Pendant

$2,975 / item

H 27.17 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in

Lee Broom - Solstice Trio Pendant

By Lee Broom

Located in New York, NY

globes. And just as the earth rotates and the sun moves with the celestial sphere, each Solstice can be

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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Lee Broom - Solstice Wall Light
Lee Broom - Solstice Wall Light

Lee Broom - Solstice Wall Light

$975 / item

H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in

Lee Broom - Solstice Wall Light

By Lee Broom

Located in New York, NY

globes. And just as the earth rotates and the sun moves with the celestial sphere, each Solstice can be

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2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Allegorical Print – Dutch Victory over France, Hand-Coloured, ca.1750
Antique Allegorical Print – Dutch Victory over France, Hand-Coloured, ca.1750

Antique Allegorical Print – Dutch Victory over France, Hand-Coloured, ca.1750

Located in Langweer, NL

celestial sphere, a queenly figure seated among clouds directs the scene, attended by cherubs bearing swords

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

New Nature-Inspired Gilded Ascent Biophilic Carpet with Modern Style
New Nature-Inspired Gilded Ascent Biophilic Carpet with Modern Style

New Nature-Inspired Gilded Ascent Biophilic Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

. As stars emerge in soft beige against the dark earthen night, the celestial sphere appears to rise or

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Central Asian...

Materials

Wool

A scarce and beautiful miniature celestial globe produced in Amsterdam.
A scarce and beautiful miniature celestial globe produced in Amsterdam.

A scarce and beautiful miniature celestial globe produced in Amsterdam.

By Gerard and Leonard Valk

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

celestial globe is a mounted sphere, displaying the stars and zodiacs. This globe consists of twelve copper

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Colonial Globes

Materials

Plaster, Hardwood

Arte International Monumental Engraved Brass Islamic Celestial Globe On Stand
Arte International Monumental Engraved Brass Islamic Celestial Globe On Stand

Arte International Monumental Engraved Brass Islamic Celestial Globe On Stand

Located in Dayton, OH

Celestial Globe. The hammered brass sphere constructed from two hemispheres with engraved scales and

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Late 20th Century Islamic Globes

Materials

Brass

A watercolor engraving depicting an armillary sphere and globes, Germany 1740.
A watercolor engraving depicting an armillary sphere and globes, Germany 1740.

A watercolor engraving depicting an armillary sphere and globes, Germany 1740.

Located in Milan, IT

A watercolor engraving on paper, depicting a terrestrial globe, an armillary sphere and a celestial

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Antique Mid-18th Century German Paintings

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Paper

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.
Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

, mathematics, and astronomy. In antiquity, he was credited with inventing the first celestial sphere. In some

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Antique 19th Century German Classical Greek Paperweights

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large and Extremely Rare Terrestrial Globe by Newton
Large and Extremely Rare Terrestrial Globe by Newton

Large and Extremely Rare Terrestrial Globe by Newton

By Newton Globes - Planer & Newton

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

(celestial) while the original spheres and mahogany stands were made even earlier, around 1825. Very sadly

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Globes

Materials

Mahogany

Thomas Messenger and Sons 'Atlas' Sculpture Bronze Lamp Base, England circa 1835
Thomas Messenger and Sons 'Atlas' Sculpture Bronze Lamp Base, England circa 1835

Thomas Messenger and Sons 'Atlas' Sculpture Bronze Lamp Base, England circa 1835

By Thomas Messenger

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

, Greek, Roman, Greek Revival, Victorian, Grand Tour, country house, earth, globe, terrestrial, celestial

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Bronze Samovar Depicting Atlas
Bronze Samovar Depicting Atlas

Bronze Samovar Depicting Atlas

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H 12.5 in W 7 in D 9 in

Bronze Samovar Depicting Atlas

Located in Folkestone, Kent

A fine and rare early 19th century bronze samovar in the form of Atlas supporting a celestial

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Antique Early 1800s British Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Baltasar Portillo "Constellation Rocker" Functional Art Chair 2016
Baltasar Portillo "Constellation Rocker" Functional Art Chair 2016

Baltasar Portillo "Constellation Rocker" Functional Art Chair 2016

By Baltasar Portillo

Located in New York, NY

what is known as the "Celestial Sphere." Edition of 1. Comes with letter of authenticity.

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2010s Salvadoran Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Engraving of Terrestrial and Celestial Globes Framed
Antique Engraving of Terrestrial and Celestial Globes Framed

Antique Engraving of Terrestrial and Celestial Globes Framed

By George Louis Le Rouge

Located in Pataskala, OH

celestial globe. These are circa 1748. A celestial globe is a spherical representation of the celestial

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Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Drawings

Most Desirable of Cellarius's Celestial Engravings

Most Desirable of Cellarius's Celestial Engravings

By Andreas Cellarius

Located in La Jolla, CA

the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres), published in 1543. His heliocentric model, with the Sun at

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Antique 1660s Dutch Renaissance Prints

Materials

Paper

Modernistic Italian Chrome Celestial Multi Sphere Chandelier
Modernistic Italian Chrome Celestial Multi Sphere Chandelier

Modernistic Italian Chrome Celestial Multi Sphere Chandelier

By Reggiani

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Fantastic Italian 1970s chrome planetary chandelier with one large sphere in center and Like the

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Vintage 1970s Italian Futurist Chandeliers and Pendants

ACu Table Lamp - Contemporary Mexican Design Art Deco & Aztec Inspired
ACu Table Lamp - Contemporary Mexican Design Art Deco & Aztec Inspired

ACu Table Lamp - Contemporary Mexican Design Art Deco & Aztec Inspired

By Higareda

Located in colima, MX

imbued with spiritual significance, representing a connection between the earthly realm and the celestial

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Pair of Vases, Manufacture Vieillard, France
Pair of Vases, Manufacture Vieillard, France

Pair of Vases, Manufacture Vieillard, France

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H 11.03 in Dm 6.7 in

Pair of Vases, Manufacture Vieillard, France

By Vieillard Manufacture

Located in Paris, FR

of Chinese vases called "tianquiping" or "celestial sphere". These vases with a deep blue background

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Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Islamic Astrolabe Sphere - Antique Bronze Celestial Globe
18th Century Islamic Astrolabe Sphere - Antique Bronze Celestial Globe

18th Century Islamic Astrolabe Sphere - Antique Bronze Celestial Globe

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

This antique Islamic Bronze Celestial Globe is a truly unique find, discovered in the ruins of an

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Antique Late 18th Century Moroccan Islamic Globes

Materials

Bronze

Series of 23, 18th Century Celestial Prints by Vincenzo Coronelli
Series of 23, 18th Century Celestial Prints by Vincenzo Coronelli

Series of 23, 18th Century Celestial Prints by Vincenzo Coronelli

By Vincenzo Coronelli

Located in New York, NY

the angle, then pasted and applied to a sphere creating the celestial globe.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of American Globes on Cast Iron Stands
Pair of American Globes on Cast Iron Stands

Pair of American Globes on Cast Iron Stands

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H 41.34 in Dm 16.93 in

Pair of American Globes on Cast Iron Stands

Located in London, Middlesex

, 1833 , made up of twelve hand-colored gores to the celestial poles on a plaster sphere, the equatorial

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Antique 1830s American American Classical Maps

Materials

Iron

Iron and Brass Celestial Sphere Armillary
Iron and Brass Celestial Sphere Armillary

Iron and Brass Celestial Sphere Armillary

Located in Nantucket, MA

An iron and brass celestial sphere Armillary on a teak base. Kinetic and dimensional with movable

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Antique Late 19th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Iron

Chrome and Marble Table with Etched Celestial Sphere
Chrome and Marble Table with Etched Celestial Sphere

Chrome and Marble Table with Etched Celestial Sphere

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful polished chrome table with an etched marble top of a celestial sphere. The chrome has

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Celestial Globe, circa 1935
Celestial Globe, circa 1935

Celestial Globe, circa 1935

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H 8.75 in Dm 6 in

Celestial Globe, circa 1935

By George Philip & Son

Located in London, GB

the stars from Earth the viewpoint is effectively inside a celestial sphere. The surface of a

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Vintage 1930s English Globes

Materials

Brass

A Mid Twentieth Century French Glass Spherical Lamp of the Zodiac
A Mid Twentieth Century French Glass Spherical Lamp of the Zodiac

A Mid Twentieth Century French Glass Spherical Lamp of the Zodiac

Located in London, England

An unusual French glass spherical lamp , acting as a celestial sphere with etched astrological belt

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Vintage 1950s French Table Lamps

Materials

Blown Glass

A Pair of English 9-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Table Globes by Wm. Bardin
A Pair of English 9-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Table Globes by Wm. Bardin

A Pair of English 9-Inch Terrestrial and Celestial Table Globes by Wm. Bardin

Located in San Francisco, CA

) around 1780. The celestial sphere has beautifully rendered depictions of the galaxies. The terrestrial

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Globes

Materials

Paper, Mahogany

Fine and Rare Pair of English Regency Floor Standing Library Globes
Fine and Rare Pair of English Regency Floor Standing Library Globes

Fine and Rare Pair of English Regency Floor Standing Library Globes

By Thomas Harris and Son

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

These fine terrestrial and celestial spheres, in brass meridian and horizon rings are supported by

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of Matching Terrestrial and Celestial Globes, circa 1935
Set of Matching Terrestrial and Celestial Globes, circa 1935

Set of Matching Terrestrial and Celestial Globes, circa 1935

By George Philip & Son

Located in London, GB

celestial sphere. The surface of a celestial globe shows the star field as a projection viewed from the

Category

Vintage 1930s British Globes

Materials

Brass

Late 19th century antique globe by Joseph Forest
Late 19th century antique globe by Joseph Forest

Late 19th century antique globe by Joseph Forest

Located in Oostende, BE

house for maps and plans, world maps, globes, terrestrial and celestial spheres, charts and wall maps

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Globes

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th C. W & A K Johnston 18" Celestial Library Floor Globe Stand 1879
Antique 19th C. W & A K Johnston 18" Celestial Library Floor Globe Stand 1879

Antique 19th C. W & A K Johnston 18" Celestial Library Floor Globe Stand 1879

By W. & A.K. Johnston

Located in Portland, OR

stars and constellations as they would appear on a sphere (Celestial sphere) of infinite radius with the

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Antique 1870s Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Hand-Colored Astronomical Engravings by Louis Charles Desnos, 1766
Hand-Colored Astronomical Engravings by Louis Charles Desnos, 1766

Hand-Colored Astronomical Engravings by Louis Charles Desnos, 1766

By Louis Charles Desnos

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Collection of three hand-colored astronomical map engravings illustrating celestial spheres in

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Philips' Celestial Globe, circa 1935
Philips' Celestial Globe, circa 1935

Philips' Celestial Globe, circa 1935

By George Philip & Son

Located in London, GB

Earth the viewpoint is effectively inside a celestial sphere. The surface of a celestial globe shows the

Category

Vintage 1930s British Globes

Materials

Brass

Farquhar Celestial Navigation Armillary Sphere Globe for Dept. of Navy
Farquhar Celestial Navigation Armillary Sphere Globe for Dept. of Navy

Farquhar Celestial Navigation Armillary Sphere Globe for Dept. of Navy

By Farquhar Transparent Globes

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A beautifully preserved celestial armillary sphere developed by Farquhar in Philadelphia for the

Category

20th Century American Globes

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Modernist Atlas holding the Globe Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar Mid Century
Vintage Modernist Atlas holding the Globe Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar Mid Century

Vintage Modernist Atlas holding the Globe Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar Mid Century

Located in London, GB

philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy. In antiquity, he was credited with inventing the first celestial

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Ormolu

Ancient Gandharan Stone Sculpture of Atlas, 150 AD
Ancient Gandharan Stone Sculpture of Atlas, 150 AD

Ancient Gandharan Stone Sculpture of Atlas, 150 AD

Located in London, GB

reflecting the strength of the god who held up the celestial sphere. Gandharan art is arguably the most

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sculptures and Carvings

Celestial and Terrestrial Globes by Newton and Son
Celestial and Terrestrial Globes by Newton and Son

Celestial and Terrestrial Globes by Newton and Son

Located in New Orleans, LA

terrestrial and celestial landscapes, these spheres rest in their gorgeous mahogany stands, with each

Category

Antique 19th Century Globes

Materials

Down

Rare Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock Signed Ferdinand Berthoud
Rare Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock Signed Ferdinand Berthoud

Rare Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock Signed Ferdinand Berthoud

By Ferdinand Berthoud

Located in Kittery Point, ME

clock, and a celestial sphere with a sundial and calipers to one side, the clock signed on the enamel

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure With " SHEEP" , Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure With " SHEEP" , Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure With " SHEEP" , Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

the sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year. The paths of the moon and visible

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

ecliptic, the apparent path of the sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year. The paths

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Scholar's Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Philip & Son Globes, circa 1946
Pair of Philip & Son Globes, circa 1946

Pair of Philip & Son Globes, circa 1946

By George Philip & Son

Located in London, GB

inside a celestial sphere. The surface of a celestial globe shows the star field as a projection viewed

Category

Vintage 1940s British Globes

Materials

Brass

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rabbit, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rabbit, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rabbit, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

, the apparent path of the sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year. The paths of the

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rabbit, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rabbit, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rabbit, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

ecliptic, the apparent path of the sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year. The paths

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Ming Zodiac Complete Collection Sculptures,  1368-1644
Important Ancient Chinese Ming Zodiac Complete Collection Sculptures,  1368-1644

Important Ancient Chinese Ming Zodiac Complete Collection Sculptures, 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

celestial sphere over the course of the year. The paths of the moon and visible planets also remain close to

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Sunray on a Celestite Sphere Wrapped in Coral
18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Sunray on a Celestite Sphere Wrapped in Coral

18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Sunray on a Celestite Sphere Wrapped in Coral

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

. This sky blue celestite carved sphere displays the celestial color from which it derives its name. It

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal

Monumental Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Atlas Figures Sculptures
Monumental Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Atlas Figures Sculptures

Monumental Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Atlas Figures Sculptures

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Century. One supporting a terrestrial globe and the other supporting a celestial armillary sphere

Category

20th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Modernist Saturn Celestial Vault Pendant Chandelier, 1930s
French Art Deco Modernist Saturn Celestial Vault Pendant Chandelier, 1930s

French Art Deco Modernist Saturn Celestial Vault Pendant Chandelier, 1930s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

representation of the celestial sphere and vault. Silver plated fixture. Delivered wired for your country (US, EU

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

Large Scale Steel Armillary Sphere Sundial with Gold Leaf Gilt Details
Large Scale Steel Armillary Sphere Sundial with Gold Leaf Gilt Details

Large Scale Steel Armillary Sphere Sundial with Gold Leaf Gilt Details

Located in Casteren, NL

location on the imaginary celestial sphere. "Above" means in the vertical direction opposite to the

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Sundials

Materials

Steel, Gold Leaf

Celestial Pocket Globe by Newton London, 1860 Circa
Celestial Pocket Globe by Newton London, 1860 Circa

Celestial Pocket Globe by Newton London, 1860 Circa

By Newton and Son

Located in Milano, IT

cartouche with the inscription: NEWTON’S Improved Pocket Celestial GLOBE The celestial sphere is

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Maps

Materials

Wood, Paper

1960s Transparent Astro Globe
1960s Transparent Astro Globe

1960s Transparent Astro Globe

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H 24 in Dm 16 in

1960s Transparent Astro Globe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

(relative to the earth). Within the transparent celestial sphere is a terrestrial globe with red and yellow

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Wire

Lladró Atlas Sculpture
Lladró Atlas Sculpture

Lladró Atlas Sculpture

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H 22.047 in W 10.236 in D 10.63 in

Lladró Atlas Sculpture

By Lladro

Located in New York City, NY

on his shoulders… Countless legends exist about this strong man who bore the weight of the celestial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

A Set of Six Piero Fornasetti Astrolabe Plates circa 1965-1970
A Set of Six Piero Fornasetti Astrolabe Plates circa 1965-1970

A Set of Six Piero Fornasetti Astrolabe Plates circa 1965-1970

By Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

located on its inside surface. Called the celestial sphere, it appears to rotate around the Earth. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Vintage Metal Armillary Globe Sphere with Arrow Celestial Sculpture Industrial
Vintage Metal Armillary Globe Sphere with Arrow Celestial Sculpture Industrial

Vintage Metal Armillary Globe Sphere with Arrow Celestial Sculpture Industrial

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage silver tone metal armillary sphere made of five concentric bands with an arrow through the

Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Bronze Celestial Globe Sphere Engraved Holy Islamic Sites, Mumbai
Antique Bronze Celestial Globe Sphere Engraved Holy Islamic Sites, Mumbai

Antique Bronze Celestial Globe Sphere Engraved Holy Islamic Sites, Mumbai

Located in South Burlington, VT

An unusual one-of-a-kind bronze globe or sphere Intricately engraved in commemoration of the holy

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Complete Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Complete Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Complete Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

the sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year. The paths of the moon and visible

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Complete Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Complete Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Complete Collection, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

the celestial sphere over the course of the year. The paths of the moon and visible planets also

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Chinese Ming Zodiac Complete Collection Sculptures, 1368-1644
Chinese Ming Zodiac Complete Collection Sculptures, 1368-1644

Chinese Ming Zodiac Complete Collection Sculptures, 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

centered upon the ecliptic, the apparent path of the sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Year of Sheep, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Year of Sheep, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Year of Sheep, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

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Materials

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Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure With  "PIG" , Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

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Materials

Pottery

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure with "Dog", Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure with "Dog", Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure with "Dog", Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

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Materials

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Chinese Ming Zodiac Complete Collection Sculptures, 1368-1644
Chinese Ming Zodiac Complete Collection Sculptures, 1368-1644

Chinese Ming Zodiac Complete Collection Sculptures, 1368-1644

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, the apparent path of the sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year. The paths of the

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Materials

Ceramic

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Sheep, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Sheep, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Sheep, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

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Materials

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Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rat, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rat, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rat, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

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western zodiac is centered upon the ecliptic, the apparent path of the sun across the celestial sphere

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Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Monkey, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

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the sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year. The paths of the moon and visible

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Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Ox, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Ox, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

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, the apparent path of the sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year. The paths of the

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

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Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Dragon, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Dragon, Ming Dynasty 1368-1644

Located in South Burlington, VT

the sun across the celestial sphere over the course of the year. The paths of the moon and visible

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Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Dog, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Dog, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Dog, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

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Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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