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Antique Fragmentary Statuary Marble Sculpture

$4,028.77
£2,875
€3,417.17
CA$5,483.57
A$6,133.72
CHF 3,192.02
MX$75,508.13
NOK 40,609.13
SEK 38,099.37
DKK 25,495.49
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About the Item

An antique fragment of a statuary marble sculpture, sourced from the estate of the late David Cornwell, best known as the author John le Carré. Dating to circa 1840, this striking Italian Neoclassical sculpture evokes evocative hand-carved elements in a fragmentary form. From the chiseled base to the toes of its feet, this piece is an elegant segment of history made for any period home looking to appreciate 19th century history. Provenance This impressive sculpture was once part of the estate of British author David Cornwell, best known as John le Carré, famous for his espionage novels, many of which were adapted for film and TV, such as A Perfect Spy. The novels focused on people’s lives in the corrupt setting of the Cold War era and beyond. His books are known for being the first to raise respect for the spy genre. His first big novel The Spy Who Came in from the Cold debuted in 1963. When David died at the age of 89, he left a large part of his archive of personal papers, letters and manuscripts to the Bodleian library in Oxford.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Good structural condition. Weathered finish. Various obvious losses and historic repairs.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9354111stDibs: LU2096340439682

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