Italian Carved Marble Group of a Roman Caesar and His Lover by Battelli For Sale

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Italian Carved Marble Group of a Roman Caesar and His Lover by Battelli

$49,500

ARTE ANTIQUES & FINE ART GALLERY

Los Angeles, CA

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Dimensions: 34ʺW × 16ʺD × 61ʺH

Styles: Neoclassical

Period: Late 19th Century

Country of Origin: Italy

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Carrara Marble

Condition: Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections

Color: White

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: Good Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall current condition is very good, minor losses, minor professional restorations on … moreGood Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall current condition is very good, minor losses, minor professional restorations on caesar's neck. The base has some minor old chippings at bottom. less

Description: A stunning 19th century Neo-Classical style hand carved white Carrara marble figural group depicting a semi nude lady reclining by … more A stunning 19th century Neo-Classical style hand carved white Carrara marble figural group depicting a semi nude lady reclining by a Roman caesar seated on a D-shaped bench flanked by two carved griffins. This remarkable and detailed lovers marble group is raised on a 19th century green marble pedestal.

Signed: Raffaello Battelli, Pietrasanta Italy.

Circa 1880

Dimensions with pedestal:
Height: 61" (154.9 cm)
Width: 34" (86.3 cm)
Depth: 16" (40.6 cm)

Sculpture:
Height: 18" (45.7 cm)
Width: 29.5" (74.9 cm)
Depth: 13" (33 cm)

In the Annuario d'Italia of 1896 (op. cit. p. 1575), Rafaello Battelli is recorded as one of the 'scultori in marmo' living in the District of Lucca. He appears to have produced marbles after the antique and some genre sculptures. less

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ARTE ANTIQUES & FINE ART GALLERY

Los Angeles, CA

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