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Globes in Art, Atlas with Globe, Fruit Export Advertising, Antique Print, Italy, c. 1900

$650

Atlas
Naples: c. 1900
Chromolithograph
23 x 11 inches, overall
$650

Advertising print for “F. S. Ciampa & Sons, Fruit Exporters from Sorrento-Messina-Rodi (Italy).” The Greek mythological character Atlas crouches on the seashore bearing a large globe on his shoulders. Beside him are a green, white and orange banner; citrus fruits; and a stack of wooden boxes labeled with the same advertisement. “Atlas” is written along the top in letters formed from rows of stars.

Condition: Generally very good with the usual overall toning and wear. Scattered staining, mostly to edges.

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Century

Late 19th/Early 20th Century