Lot 403
  • 403

An Italian carved antico rosso square tazza circa 1820, in the manner of Benedetto Boschetti

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • Marble
  • 23cm. high; 9in.
on a waisted stem and Lambay Porphyry plinth with leaf carved base, damaged

Condition

The rim has been extensively repaired with some filler and chips, especially to the corners. The bowl has been re-attached to the stem with chips and filler to the damaged area. The plinth is in generally good condition with some light chips to the base.
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