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

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.