Bidspirit auction | Globe in bronze and hard

Globe in bronze and hard stones, Contemporary Decorative School, 20th Century - Lapis lazuli and gilded metal. Dimensions: 36 x 35 x 35 cm. Ornamental globe made with a sphere covered in deep blue lapis lazuli, enhanced by polychrome cartography and a bright gold-finished metal support structure. The piece combines decorative functionality and material refinement through an elegant, curved mount supported by stylized, classically inspired legs. The chromatic richness of the lapis lazuli contrasts with the gilded outlines of the axis and meridian, creating a highly sophisticated visual effect with a sculptural presence. The cartographic surface incorporates geographical names and continental boundaries, carefully integrated into the overall design, while the polished metal's shine adds luminous dynamism and a sense of luxury. The work relates to the tradition of scientific and decorative objects reinterpreted in a contemporary style, where the nobility of the materials and the ornamental finish transform the piece into an element of remarkable aesthetic and symbolic value, associated with geographical knowledge and decorative collecting.