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Circa 1925 Italian Neoclassical Greek Revival Bench by P. Mazzetti

$4,600

£3,492.24

€3,994.38

CA$6,426.87

A$7,148.08

CHF 3,732.50

MX$86,984.52

NOK 47,669.78

SEK 44,705.85

DKK 29,811.58

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This Circa 1925, Italian bench was crafted in the early part of the twentieth century in the Florence workshop of P. Mazzetti. Incised maker's mark, item number, and artisan initials appear on the left corner of the rear base: "P. Mazzetti, Terre Cotta, Via Arentina 3E, Riproduzione Interdetta 345 Firenze". Beautifully molded Plaster of Paris sphinx statues support the two pine slats. Due to being handmade, the parts are not identical. The two plaster sphynxes are numbered as well as the pine slab to assemble and disassemble (see images). Plaster of Paris is a quick-setting gypsum plaster known since ancient times as Plaster of Paris due to its abundance being found near Paris. These two sphinxes have been elegantly crafted. Throughout history, many ancient cultures used the sphinx in their imagery. Greek mythology chronicled the Sphinx as being the daughter of Orthous and Chimera or Laius and attributed the riddles, which she proposed, as having been taught to her by the Muses. She kills and eats, those who fail to answer her riddle as commanded by Hera. These creatures became symbols of power and guardianship. The artist who created the molds for these sphinxes paid special attention to the detail in their hair, the individual feathers in their wings, and their lion-like bodies. The two long pine slats create the seat and back of this bench. Pine is a durable wood type that was utilized often in the 20th century. This bench evokes imagery of escaping into a secret garden while being guarded by these majestical magical creatures. H=37 in. W=82 in. D=33 in. 400 lbs. Seat H=19 in. W=65 in. D=11 in.

Dimensions:

Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 82 in (208.28 cm)Depth: 33 in (83.82 cm)Seat Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)

Style:

Neoclassical (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Pine,Plaster,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1925

Condition:

Repaired: Some paint touch-ups on both base corners, front and back. Wear consistent with age and use. The gypsum plaster has light scratches, dents, & nicks, especially on the noses of the sphinxes. The two plaster sphynxes are numbered as well as the pine slab to assemble & disassemble into three parts (see images). Total weight of 400 lbs. Intact.

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU7185233787782

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