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English 20th Century Iron Armillary Held by the Titan Atlas on Stone Pedestal

About the Item

An English iron armillary depicting Atlas carrying the world from the early 20th century, with carved stone pedestal. Created in England during the 20th century, this armillary features the figure of the Titan Atlas, condemned to carry the sky on his shoulders for eternity. Casually placing his left hand on his waist and bending slightly backwards in a powerful movement, Atlas raises effortlessly the sphere made of various rings and an arrow pointing upwards. Resting on a tall stone base with carved rosette, this 20th century English iron armillary will make for a great decorative addition to any garden!

Dimensions:

Height: 61.75 in (156.85 cm)Width: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Iron,Stone,Carved

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Please refer to the various additional photos for further condition detail and contact us with any questions!

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

Seller: WW1211stDibs: LU835941243792

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