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Franz Melnitzky
19th Century Austrian Sculpture of Fate

1855

$28,400
£21,349.30
€24,750.61
CA$39,650.82
A$44,411.01
CHF 23,108.53
MX$539,368.66
NOK 292,957.41
SEK 276,427.14
DKK 184,674.77
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About the Item

A signed, dated, 1855 terracotta, classical style sculpture of the robed figure of Fate holding the thread of life by listed, Austrian-born artist, Franz Melnitzky (1822-1876) whose public work can be seen throughout Vienna, as well as in the Athens Academy in Greece.
  • Creator:
    Franz Melnitzky (1822 - 1876, Austrian)
  • Creation Year:
    1855
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2563212565182

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