Lot 335
  • 335

A carved white marble allegorical group representing the genius of Michelangelo 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description

  • 120cm. high, 92cm. wide, 64cm. deep
modelled as a winged putto sculpting the head of Moses, surrounded by pallet and brushes, hammer and chisel, goniometer and angle, bears the inscription Firenze 1873/ Sala Albana/ Via Ortiellea No 14 to the reverse

Condition

In overall good condition with minor marks, dents and scratches. Few minor chips to the extremities. Slight sugering to the surface. The putto's proper left ear and right nostril with plaster residu.
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