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“The Four Seasons of Life” Set of large wall reliefs Bisque Royal Copenhagen

1860-80

About the Item

A rare complete set of “Four seasons of life” in Bisque porcelain, in an outstanding diameter 34cm without frame and 46 cm framed. After Bertil Thorvaldsen’ marble médaillons carved in Rom in 1836., Few were produced in 1890 by Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufacture. Our set is in perfect condition and framed in custom made patinated wood. By weight comparable to marble: Each relief ~10 lb , The large diameter give an idealized decoration for a large wall in luxury Bathroom or Salon. Ref. Bredo Grandjean, “Catalog of Thorvaldsen’s Biscuit” Ed. Thorvaldsen Museum, Copenhagen, No 116-119 ,p 53
  • Creation Year:
    1860-80
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Diameter: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • After:
    Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770 - 1844, Danish)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2622212835362
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