Caputi | Italian, 19th century, After the Antique | Ludovisi Mars

The inscription may refer to Giuseppe Caputi (active 1813-1833), who was an Italian medallist active during the early and mid-19th century. Another cast of the present model was sold, together with a bronze Crouching Venus, at Sotheby’s London, 4 July 1991, lot 176.

RELATED LITERATURE

L. Forrer, Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, Coin-, Gem-, and Seal-Engravers, Mint-Masters, etc. Ancient and Modern. With Reference to their Works. B.C. 500 - A.D. 1900, London, 1904, vol i, p. 342