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A plaster cast for drawing teaching: the head of Menelao, Italy 1890.

$3,484.13
£2,551.45
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CA$4,742.77
A$5,316.04
CHF 2,767.91
MX$64,911.12
NOK 35,142.35
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About the Item

Over the fruitwooden black painted base is set the plaster cast of the head of Menelao, II d.C from a Hellenistic bronze. Cast for drawing teaching in Academy. Italy circa 1890.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917141106472

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