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Plaque depicting Benvenuto Cellini, Italian manufacture 19th century
Bronze, dark brown patina
37x29x3 cm
Large decorative plaque in high relief in Renaissance style, depicting the sculptor Benvenuto Cellini. The portrait is compressed into an oval shape, flanked by putti holding scrolls.
An object deliberately made to look antique, it has a strong materiality and very intense patina. It belongs to the Renaissance Revival style of the 19th century.
A rare and interesting casting.
€ 2.500,00 / 3.000,00
Estimate
€ 1.200,00
Starting price
Live auction 269
Cuprum Reloaded. Bronzetti dal Medioevo all'800
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, tue 19 September 2023
SINGLE SESSION 19/09/2023 Hours 16:00