A superb carved lime-wood statue of Atlas from a Norfolk country house, early 1800’s. Beautifully hand carved and of impressive scale, it’s presented in good solid condition with the most fantastic patina.

‘In Greek mythology, Atlas is a Titan condemned to hold up the heavens or sky for eternity after the Titanomachy. Atlas also plays a role in the myths of two of the greatest Greek heroes: Heracles (Hercules in Roman mythology) and Perseus. According to the ancient Greek poet Hesiod, Atlas stood at the end of the earth in the extreme west. Later, he became commonly identified with the Atlas Mountains in northwest Africa and was said to be the first King of Mauretania. Atlas was said to have been skilled in philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy. In antiquity, he was credited with inventing the first celestial sphere. In some texts, he is even credited with the invention of astronomy itself’.

Measurements
82cm Height
35cm Width
30cm Depth

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