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Italian 19th Century Bronze Sculpture Group of a Two-Horse Roman Chariot & Rider
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A fine and large Italian 19th century Greco Roman style brown patinated bronze sculpture group of a two-horse Roman Chariot and rider in a dark patina, raised on a fitted Verde d'alp marble pedestal. Unsigned, Rome, circa 1880.
Measure: Overall height 66 3/4 inches (170 cm)
Sculpture height 20 3/4 inches (53 cm)
Width 27 1/2 inches (69.9 cm)
Depth 12 1/4 inches (31.1 cm)
Pedestal height 46 inches (117 cm)
Pedestal width 28 1/2 inches (72.4 cm)
Pedestal depth 16 1/4 inches (41.3 cm).
- Dimensions:Height: 66.75 in (169.55 cm)Width: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Depth: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)
- Style:Greco Roman (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. A beautiful and very decorative sculpture. Some minor wear and rubbing on the patina. Please view all images. The pedestal has some minor age scratches, in-fills and nicks. The top of the pedestal swivels.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
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