English & European Ceramics & Glass - 13th September 2011
Lot 387
A rare Meissen model of Atlas mid 18th century
Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £9900
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Description
A rare Meissen model of Atlas mid 18th century, wearing a lion skin and supporting the globe on his shoulders while half sitting on a rocky stump, the globe enamelled with the four continents above the longitudinal lines, raised on a low rococo scrolled base applied with flowers, blue crossed swords mark to the reverse of the figure, 15.5cm.
