Italian Sienna Marble Grand Tour Ruins

Description:

Italian Sienna Marble Grand Tour Ruins, 19th century, modeled after the Roman Temple of Vespasian and Titus, three Corinthian columns supporting a carved frieze and architraves, inscribed "ESTITVER," ht. 20 in.
Provenance: The collection of Frederic and Jean Sharf.
Estimate $400-600

Fair condition with restorations to a column, minor abrasion to fluting of columns, joins reglued and small chips repaired throughout and to corner of podium.


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