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Grand Tour Rosso Antico Marble Model of a Roman Labrum or Bath

Origin

Italy

Period

19th Century

Materials

Carved marble

Dimensions

W.	12.75 in;	H.	6.38 in;	D.	5.38 in;
W.	32.39 cm;	H.	16.21 cm;	D.	13.67 cm;

Condition

Good. Excellent condition for age and use. Minor non-detracting scratching along rim and expected minor non-detracting chipping around base edges. No breaks or repairs.

Creation Date

circa 1810

Description

Rare early 19th century Italian Grand Tour model of an ancient Roman labrum (bath) or sarcophagus in exquisitely carved rosso antico marble having double ring handles and central lion's head masks both sides on hairy paw feet joined by inverted anthemions atop Nero del Belgio (Belgian black marble) slab. A truly exquisite example of good size in phenomenal condition.

Styles / Movements

Classical, Empire, Neoclassical

Incollect Reference Number

394784