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A Pair of Large Italian Grey Marble Models of Sphinxes, by Vanini, Milan, 19th Century

Monumental Item

Lot Closed

October 19, 05:27 PM GMT

Estimate

12,000 - 18,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

A Pair of Large Italian Grey Marble Models of Sphinxes, by Vanini, Milan, 19th Century

The bases inscribed 'Ditta ING. VANINI/MILANO'


height 41 in.; length 62¼in.; depth 20¼in. (including black marble plinths).

104 cm; 158.5 cm; 51.5 cm

The Vanini Family Dynasty of architects and engineers have been recorded for generations in both Florence and Milan.

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