Giovanni Bonazza, Italian, Padua, circa 1700
Four Reliefs with Personifications of the Winds
Estimate:
150,000 - 250,000 USD
Giovanni Bonazza
Venice 1654 - 1736 Padua
Italian, Padua, circa 1700
Four Reliefs with Personifications of the Winds
white marble, mounted on velvet covered wood backings
length of reliefs 10 ½ in.; 26.7 cm.
Overall standard surface abrasions on some high points. Some inclusions or minor pitting in marble (consistent with the material). Each with chipping around outer edges. Some minor fills to chips along the edges and particularly in the areas where screws have been inserted for hanging. Otherwise in overall very good condition and beautifully carved.
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