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Pair of alabaster vases, Urbino, 16th century
Height x diameter: 44 x 22 cm.
composed of various pieces so that they could be easily dismantled and transported. The marble is thinly cut and sculpted in a sublime manner, with figures of cherubs holding medallions with the heads of Caesars and other figures in Renaissance style. Oil lamps were placed inside these extremely rare vases and positioned at the top of a staircase or passageway to illuminate the surroundings.
Provenance:
Count Luigi Rigi Luperti Rizzo collection.
Count Luigi Rigi Luperti Rizzo collection.
€ 16.000,00 / 20.000,00
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ANCIENT FURNITURE AND WORKS OF ART FROM 16th TO 20th CENTURY Including selected furnishings from the Count Luigi Rigi Luperti Collection
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, thu 11 December 2025
SINGLE SESSION 11/12/2025 Hours 15:00
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