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Pair of zoomorphic sculptures, Southern Italy, late 19th – early 20th century
Height x width x depth: 9 x 16 x 10 cm. Total weight: 1544.6 g
depicting crocodiles, cast in bronze. They are characterised by a finely crafted surface that renders the scales and tension of the reptile's body. Coral branches are applied along the spine, in an apical position. Designed as table or cabinet Wunderkammern objects.
Provenance:
Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection.
Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection.
€ 2.500,00 / 3.500,00
Estimate
€ 1.500,00
Starting price
Unsold
Live auction 369
SILVER ANTIQUES, IVORIES, WUNDERKAMMER - Including selected Works of Art from the Count Luigi Rigi Luperti Collection
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, thu 19 February 2026
SINGLE SESSION 19/02/2026 Hours 15:00
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