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Elegant terracotta bust clad in a bronze sheet, created between the 1920s and the 1930s.
This work depicts the famous Italian poet, writer, and politician Dante Alighieri.
He is considered the father of the Italian language; his fame is due to his authorship of the Comedy, which became famously known as the Divine Comedy.
Red clay material, bronzed patina, no damage, cracks or scratches.

Elegante busto in terracotta e rivestita in lamina di bronzo, realizzata tra gli anni venti- trenta del novecento. Questa opera rappresenta il famoso poeta/scrittore/ politico Italiano " Dante Alighieri ".
Viene considerato il padre della lingua italiana; la sua fama è dovuta alla paternità della Commedia, divenuta celebre come Divina Commedia.
Materiale terra rossa, patina bronzata, nessun danno, crepe o graffi.

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Bust, Dantes - 36 cm - Terracotta, bronze

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Antique terracotta ceramic bust coated with bronze sheet, dating to the 1920s–30s, depicting Dante Alighieri, unsigned, in excellent condition, with dimensions 52 cm width, 36 cm height, 25 cm depth and weight 5 kg, origin France.

Bust, Dantes - 36 cm - Terracotta, bronze

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Antique terracotta ceramic bust coated with bronze sheet, dating to the 1920s–30s, depicting Dante Alighieri, unsigned, in excellent condition, with dimensions 52 cm width, 36 cm height, 25 cm depth and weight 5 kg, origin France.

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