Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 9th January 2019

Lot 404

After the antique. A late 19th century Italian Neapolitan bronze Grand Tour bust of Plato by Sommer

Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £3200

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Description

After the antique. A late 19th century Italian Neapolitan bronze Grand Tour bust of Plato by Sommer, the bearded philosopher gazing down in contemplation, signed 'Fonderia Sommer Naples', on a turned socle, 41.8cm high.

Provenance: The Collection of Sir Jeremy Lever.