Four Grand Tour Articles

Description:

Four Grand Tour Articles, late 19th century, a carved alabaster and slate inkstand formed as Scipio's tomb, the top forming the lid and enclosing two small inkwells, ht. 3, wd. 5; and three small bronzes: a bust of Caesar Augustus on marble plinth, ht. 10 3/4, a figure of a dancing faun, ht. 4 7/8, and a figure of Atlas (lacking orb),ht. 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

Tomb: lid with several edge chips; tomb rim with numerous edge nicks.
All other items in good condition with no cracks, chips or restorations.

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