Tazza - Patinated bronze - Shell inside medusa head

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In the style of Auguste Maximilien Delafontaine (1813–1892) - Tazza - Patinated bronze - interior of the bowl with Medusa head
Historicism around 1860. Dark patination, round form, with rich figurative relief decoration, height 14.5 cm, diameter 16 cm, after a model by Benvenuto Cellini from the 16th century, 2nd half of the 19th century. Classical female head (Medusa Gorgon), centered inside the bowl,
three different putti representations (Fine Arts - Allegory) on the bottom of the bowl.

In the style of Auguste Maximilien Delafontaine (1813–1892) - Tazza - Patinated bronze - interior of the bowl with Medusa head
Historicism around 1860. Dark patination, round form, with rich figurative relief decoration, height 14.5 cm, diameter 16 cm, after a model by Benvenuto Cellini from the 16th century, 2nd half of the 19th century. Classical female head (Medusa Gorgon), centered inside the bowl,
three different putti representations (Fine Arts - Allegory) on the bottom of the bowl.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Title additional information
Shell inside medusa head
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
France
Material
Bronze
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14.5 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Diameter
16 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
AustriaVerified
3
Objects sold
Private

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