Lot 5127* - ibid160 Mobilier, Pendules, Varia, Sculptures, Tapis - online only - mardi, 22. septembre 2026, 10h00
ATLAS AS A SUPPORT ELEMENT
Probably Germany, probably Augsburg, 19th century.
Gilt bronze. Atlas as a supporting figure, probably part of a chalice or a pendulum clock. Atlas is depicted as a strong, bearded man wearing a loincloth. His arms are outstretched, and his hands feature holes for fastening and his head is bowed. On a stepped square base.
H 17.5 cm.
Provenance:
Examples of Atlas or Hercules as a supporting figure can be found, for example, on an Augsburg table clock by Hans Reinholdt (Christie's auction, 7 July 2011, Lot No. 579) and on an enameled rock-crystal “Atlas” chalice attributed to Hermann Ratzerdorfer (Sotheby's auction, 4 November 2011, Lot No. 183).
Conditionreport:
- Minor chips to the hands<br>- Gilding slightly rubbed<br>- Scratches<br>- Base with drilled holes on verso CHF 300 / 400 | (€ 310 / 410)
Vendu pour CHF 175 (frais inclus)