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Antique Italian Grand Tour Bronze Marble Bust Sculpture Dante Alighieri 1880

Circa 1880

About the Item

A good antique Italian Grand Tour Bronze and marble bust of Dante Alighieri, circa 1880. The bronze is most likely Florentine and modelled as the 13th century Italian Poet, writer and philosopher Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), the writer of one of literatures most important works, "The Divine Comedy". The bronze was created by the lost wax method and sits on the original and substantial variegated marble plinth. Condition is very good. Mounted: 16" tall x 19" wide x 8.5" deep - 50.5lbs total The bronze bust alone (not mounted): 12.5" tall x 17" wide x 7.5" deep - 15lbs
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Condition is very good.
  • Gallery Location:
    Portland, OR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB-86771stDibs: LU1366210432172
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