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Late 18th Century a Pair of Marble Busts of Terpsichore and Melpomene

$84,652.25per set
£62,714.62per set
€71,000per set
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CHF 67,404.18per set
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DKK 540,081.36per set
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Item: a pair of marble busts of terpsichore and melpomene circle. Author: carlo albacini. Origin: rome, italy. Period: late 18th century Dimensions: 19 3/8 and 19 ¼ in. (49.3 and 48.7 cm.) high, overall Both busts have a votive index plaque inscribed 'TERSICORE' and 'MELPOMENE' and they are fixed on a circular marble socle. Essay Melpomene and Terpsichore were two of the nine Muses of dance and chorus. Melpomene was the muse of tragedy, and Terpsichore the muse of song and dance. Albacini was one of the most outstanding 18th century Roman sculptors, who suppled wealthy collectors with either highly restored antiquities, and he did that for Charles Townley and the King of Naples, or independent works of art for Henry Blundell and Catherine the Great among others.
  • Creator:
    (After) Carlo Albacini (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.41 in (49.3 cm)Diameter: 27.56 in (70 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: - A delicate restoration was carried out - The stone was washed. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8385233583532

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