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Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue Titled ‘Economista Precoce’

$79,500
£60,355.04
€69,033.30
CA$111,073.03
A$123,537.45
CHF 64,507.42
MX$1,503,319.40
NOK 823,858.18
SEK 772,633.63
DKK 515,221.94
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An extremely charming Italian mid 19th century white Carrara marble statue titled 'Economista Precoce', signed G.F. Lapini. The sculpture is of a young child seated on a chair made of cut branches. The young child, wearing a tunic, is seated with its legs crossed and counting coins with an additional bag of coins to it's left side. The statue displays the engraving 'ECONOMISTA PRECOCE' meaning 'young economist'. Below is the original marble pedestal raised by an octagon base below a mottled designed socle. Above is the fluted column and the square top swivel mottled shelf. Pedestal height: 42.75".
  • Creator:
    Cesare Lapini (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 67.25 in (170.82 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 11100-111011stDibs: LU949924922692

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