Benedetto Civiletti Italian, 1846-1899

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Description

Benedetto Civiletti
Canaris
inscribed Benedetto Civiletti fece Palermo and titled Canaris on the front
marked Fonderia Foro Brarate, Napoli on the base
bronze; dark brown patina
height: 46cm., 18 1/4 in.

Provenance

Mandell Collection, New York

Catalogue Note

The Mandell family were the owners of the former Grosvenor Hotel located on 5th Avenue and 19th Street in New York City. The present sculpture was on display in the hotel lobby for many years.