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2022 Summer Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1)

Sat, Jul 9, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 145

2 Grand Tour Sculptures, Dante & Michelangelo

Estimate: $500 - $700

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Two (2) Italian Grand Tour sculptures, including Dante and Michelangelo. 1st item: Patinated bronze portrait bust after Franta Anyz (Czech, 1879-1934) depicting poet and philosopher Dante Alighieri. Titled to shoulders DAN TES. 12 1/4" H x 16 1/2" W x 7 3/8" D. 2nd item: Carrara marble bas relief profile portrait after Michelangelo Buonarroti's (Italian, 1475-1564) titled "Self Portrait" . 11 7/8" H x 9" W x 2 5/8" D. Both items are early 20th century.

The collection of a Tennessee institution.

Condition

Both items in overall very good condition. Marble relief with minute scattered surface wear.