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Italian Grand Tour bronze of wolf and Romulus & Remus, the "Lupa Capitolina"
$2,398.24
£1,750
€2,041.66
CA$3,284.98
A$3,653.62
CHF 1,907.81
MX$44,460.66
NOK 24,365.60
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DKK 15,237.69
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Antique grand tour patinated bronze model of the She Wolf feeding the twins Romulus and Remus who were to become the founders of the city of Rome, the "Lupa Capitolina". The original, on the Capitoline hill is thought to be 5th century BC Etruscan, with Romulus and Remus added in the 15th century AD. A very fine quality bronze with lovely rich patination and the modelling with good definition. The two brothers below the wolf are also well modelled. Set on a beautiful piece of sienna and black marble.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.3 in (18.55 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 3.4 in (8.64 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2015340475792
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