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Late 19th Century Cupids Forging Gold -- House of Vetti Frieze Pompeii

1890s

$1,000
£743.92
€872.19
CA$1,398.63
A$1,561.61
CHF 819.36
MX$19,273
NOK 10,299.45
SEK 9,636.96
DKK 6,506.66
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Wonderful late 19th Century of two cupids forging gold drawn from a section of the 1st century CE cupids frieze from the triclinium or dining room from the House of the Vetti in Pompeii. The frieze depicts cupids selling flowers and perfumes and as workers who sell flowers, make wine and work gold. Illegible signature lower right corner. Presented in new acid-free mat and gilt-toned fancy frame. Image size: 4.25"H x 5.38"W.
  • Creation Year:
    1890s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 16.1 in (40.9 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D6481 (#2671)1stDibs: LU5427317812

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