Lot 420
  • 420

A set of twelve onyx-framed patinated bronze portrait medallions of caesars 19th century

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • onyx, slate, bronze
  • height 11 in.; width 11 in.
  • 28 cm; 28 cm
together with two similar medallions. 14 pieces.

Provenance

The Collection of GIanni Versace, Sotheby's New York, April 5-7, 2001, lot 145.

Condition

The set of twelve in bronze, onyx and slate, the additional pair on bronze and marble. One of the 12 is backed with white marble, the other 11 with slate. One lacking hook. Slate with small chips to edges and corners; not extensive. Onyx with very minor chips at edges and sopme fine cracks inherent to the piece. Patinated bronze with some surface dirt. In good condition.
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