Lot 101
  • 101

A pair of Italian patinated bronze figures of the Furietti centaurs 19th century

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • bronze, marble
  • heights 23 3/4 in., 20 in.
  • 60.5 cm, 51 cm

Condition

Both figures with rubbing and surface scratches, now with some overpainting to rubbed areas. In otherwise good condition.
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Catalogue Note

The present figures are after the original grey-black marble statues found in December 1736 during the excavation at Hadrian's Villa under the supervision of Monsignor Furietti.