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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.
Live auction 274
Plaquettes and Medals from the 14th to the 19th century
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, tue 31 October 2023
SINGLE SESSION 31/10/2023 Hours 15:00