Description:
Five Grand Tour Items, Continental, 19th century, two with applied verdigris finish: Pan with flute, ht. 9 3/8, Zeus candle holder, ht. 11 1/8; a figure of David after Michelangelo, ht. 9 1/4; a model of the Temple of Castor and Pollux, ht. 5 3/8; and a marble bust, inscribed "Psiche" on base, ht. 8 3/8 in.
Estimate $500-700
Model of Temple has small chip to marble base; "Psiche" has evidence of repair at socle, surface abrasions, remnant of old label on back of shoulder; Pan has light surface abrasions; David with small nicks to arm and hand, light surface wear; Zeus candleholder has surface wear.
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Keywords
Temple of CastorStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.