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Coade Style Keystone of Democritus

$10,533.29
£7,775
€9,088.26
CA$14,537.51
A$16,285.23
CHF 8,486.09
MX$198,646.18
NOK 107,838.72
SEK 101,684.23
DKK 67,832.25

About the Item

Coade style Keystone of Democritus. A brilliant keystone of Democritus, an Ancient Greek philosopher. This piece is in the style of Coade, though not stamped. Attached are some images of Keystones by Coade in Alison Kelly’s, “Mrs Coades Stone”. Democritus was also known as The Laughing Philosopher. Additional dimensions Plaque Height 38.5 cm Width 30 cm Depth 11 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.64 in (57.5 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Good structural condition. The piece is mounted onto a bespoke steel stand. There are some historic repairs to the top right corner.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9323101stDibs: LU2096329137632

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