Description:
Grand Tour Rosso Antico Marble Model of Marcus Aurelius's Column, Italy, late 19th/early 20th century, incised narrative scenes spiral up the column, at top a silvered metal statue, set on marble plinth with abbreviated imperial dedication, resting on a slate base, ht. 17 1/2, base 4 x 4 in.
Estimate $1,800-2,200
Chips to marble plinth and small chips to face of the column, edges of slate with a few small chips. Vertical crack at the base of the column.
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Keywords
ItalyStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.