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Two exceptional terrestrial and celestial globes, supported by Hercules and Atlas, Augsburg, 1697-99 (silver &...

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CH3482926
Image title
Two exceptional terrestrial and celestial globes, supported by Hercules and Atlas, Augsburg, 1697-99 (silver & silver-gilt)
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Artist
Drentwett, Abraham (c.1647-1727) / German
Location
Private Collection
Medium
silver and silver-gilt
Date
1697 AD - 1699 AD (C17th AD)
Dimensions
height: 24 cms
Image description

The statuettes resting on an octagonal base in vermeil decorated with a compass, representing Hercules, with the skin of the Nemean lion and its club, and Atlas, kneeling, the first supporting the terrestrial globe, the second the celestial globe engraved initials MSH, punches on a base and under the second: city and master-goldsmith; Under a base: striche Height: 24 cm. (9½ in.) 2196 gr. (77.45 oz.) (2)

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astronomy / Atlas (character) / mythological figure / mythology / cartography / figure / supporting / mythology / man / hero / men / ornate / globe / globes / baroque / strong / strength / hercules / terrestrial / sculpture / figures / heroes / metalwork / astronomic / maps / world / mapping / map / celestial / astronomy / male / myth / cartographic / pair / elaborate / sculptural

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