Bust, Cristoforo Colombo - 45 cm - Spelter

Refined antique bust in antimony (regula) with dark patina, depicting Christopher Columbus. The work stands out for the accuracy of the modelling and for the presence, on the base, of the complete heraldic coat of arms granted to the Admiral by the Spanish Crown (Castile, León, anchors and terre scoperte).
​Era: Late 19th / Early 20th century (circa 1892) created in Genoa for the anniversary of the 400 years since the discovery of America.
​Material: Antimony alloy
​Provenance: Genoa, Italy.
​Dimensions: [45 x 27 x 16] cm.
​Weight: [10] kg.
​Condition: Good preservation state, original patina with slight signs of aging attesting to its authenticity. Intact structure.