Furniture & Works of Art - 7th October 2014
Lot 481
After the antique. A late 19th century Italian bronze athénienne
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £1100
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Description
After the antique. A late 19th century Italian bronze athénienne, with a pierced gallery and cast handles above satyr monopodia supports, their tails entwined, on paw and disc feet, possibly by either J. Chiurazzi & Fils, or George Sommer, Napoli 42.8cm high, 26.6cm wide.
The prototype for this bronze athénienne can now be found in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Napoli.