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Dante Alighieri Small Bronze Bust, Grand Tour 19th Century

$646.59
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£477.98
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€540
€67520% Off
CA$879.41
CA$1,099.2720% Off
A$985.38
A$1,231.7220% Off
CHF 512.93
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MX$12,054.58
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NOK 6,510.65
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SEK 6,149.23
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DKK 4,111.83
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About the Item

A skillfully cast miniature buste of the Italian Poet Dante Alighieri. It is a Grand Tour item meaning it was purchased by travelers through Europe: Rome, Venice, Paris, Vienna - during the 19th century or earlier. This particular example was made in either Italy or France. It displays a deep undisturbed authentic patina. Measurements: height: 9 cm, wide: 10 cm, depth: 5 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Nice intact antique condition. Patina consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782231056122

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