After Guglielmo della Porta (circa 1515-1577) Italian, probably Florence, early 17th century

Eugenio Imbert, Italy, by 1941

E. Imbert and G. Morazzoni, Le Placchette italiane sec. XV-XIX, Milan, 1941, no. 158, plate XXV/2

Overall the condition of the bronze is good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is minor rubbing to the high points, and some minor dark spotting. Minor nicks and scratches to the edges.
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A cast of the present model by della Porta can be found in the National Gallery of Art, Washington (inv. no. 1987.9.3).