Description:
Italian School, 19th Century
Marble Sculpture of a Renaissance Couple, the amorous pair in period costume sculpted admiring a flower in the maiden's hand, set on a stepped circular base, unsigned, overall ht. 27 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800
Loss to one flower petal and one tassel. of pouch One chip to shoulder and and others to backside of cloak. Scattered age typical abrasions and minor chips; otherwise in good overall condition with no repairs or restorations.
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Keywords
Italian SchoolStuart 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.