Arts & Crafts, including the Aesthetic Movement - 22nd June 2011

Lot 429

A bronze plaquette of Giosue Carducci (1835-1907) the poet and Nobel Laureate by Stefano Johnson

Estimate £80 - £120

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Description

A bronze plaquette of Giosue Carducci (1835-1907) the poet and Nobel Laureate by Stefano Johnson, the poet modelled, in old age seated and holding walking stick, on ebonised wood mount, signed in monogram plaque 23 x 24cm. Literature L Forrer Biographical Dictionary of Medallists, 1904-1930, volume VII, page 485