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Grand Tour Italian Bronze Bust Of Mellephebe

Offered by: David Neligan Antiques

Description
A finely cast image of Mellephebe, the young Eros after the antique. Very likely the Chiurazzi foundry, Naples. Sienna marble socle. The original discovered in the mid 18th century by Karl Jakob Weber at Herculaneum. Original housed in the Archaeological Museum of Naples.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Bronze, Siena Marble.
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1875
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	806012

Dimensions

W.	10.5 in;	H.	18.5 in;	D.	10.5 in;
W.	26.67 cm;	H.	46.99 cm;	D.	26.67 cm;

Message from Seller:

David Neligan Antiques, located in Essex, Massachusetts, offers a large inventory of period English and Continental furniture and decorative arts. With over 35 years of experience and a background in both appraisal and auctioneering, David is a trusted expert in the field; contact him at 978.768.3910 or via email at david@davidneliganantiques.com.