Copernican Armillary Sphere
American import: Last Quarter 20th Century
Chrome and brass
25 inches high; 13 inches diameter
Sold, however, periodically we have others in stock, please inquire as to availability.
Modernist Copernican Armillary Sphere
Chrome and brass, 20th Century
Chrome and brass, 20th Century
This item is sold. It has been placed here in our online archives as a service for researchers and collectors.
- Please inquire as to the availability of similar items currently in stock, or use the navigation bar above to browse our site for currently available items.
- Find guidelines for the use of images from georgeglazer.com.
- To see more archived items, view our directory.
- Find information about selling your art and antiques.
Modernist style armillary sphere with chromed concentric rings arranged around a central brass sphere, mounted on a chrome tripod stand. An armillary sphere is an instrument that is traditionally used as an astronomical demonstration device or sundial. The nine rings on this one represent the orbits of the nine planets (including Pluto) around the sun, which is represented by the brass sphere. For more information about armillary spheres see our Glossary of Globe Terminology.
Armillary spheres are fashionable lately. The upscale home décor web site Apartment Therapy (apartmenttherapy.com) recommended the contemporary chandelier shown below left in a November 23, 2009 post on "masculine lighting fixtures," and the pop sensation Lady Gaga performed in an armillary costume on Saturday Night Live (below right).
Condition: Generally fine with little wear.
Armillary chandelier (not for sale on this site). |
Armillary costume worn in 2009 by pop star Lady Gaga. |