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Italian Grand Tour Model of a Roman Oil Lamp

$3,353.27
£2,475
€2,896
CA$4,619.35
A$5,173.38
CHF 2,699.39
MX$63,190.65
NOK 34,344.05
SEK 32,373.38
DKK 21,612.49

About the Item

A decorative Italian Grand Tour model of a Roman oil lamp, circa 1835,in the manner of Benedetto Boschetti (1820-1870). Once a Grand Tour souvenir acquired by an adventurer exploring Europe, this zoomorphic oil lamp’s pale orange shade of marble is beautifully contrasted with a black marble pedestal and further raised on a breccia marble base. Features include a spout that resembles the head of a boar and an intricately handcarved scallop pattern bowl. An interesting ornament for a bookshelf, side table or desk! One can only image the story it has lived… Base: 10 x 10 cm (3.93in square)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Width: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1835
  • Condition:
    Good structural condition. Has never had a handle. Chip to one corner of pedestal. Chip to one corner of the breccia marble base.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 360721stDibs: LU2096345059442

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