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Large Italian Grand Tour Carved Marble Model of a Lavacrum or Bath, circa 1820

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A rare and exquisite, circa 1820 early Italian Grand Tour model of a Roman Lavacrum or 'bath' of unusually large size; the rectangular tub with tapering sides of carved solid Proconnesian marble (Marmo proconnesio) on delicately carved hairy paw feet supports atop a solid slab plinth of Belgian black marble (Nero del Belgio).

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Carved Proconnesian marble, Belgian black marble
Condition:	Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor chipping around extremities as expected with age and material.
Creation Date:	circa 1820
Styles / Movements:	Classical, Napoleon, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	271724

Dimensions

W.	13.75 in;	H.	8.13 in;	D.	8 in;
W.	34.93 cm;	H.	20.65 cm;	D.	20.32 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.

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