Sculpture, Dorso laocoonte - 42 cm - Cast Stone

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Dorso laocoonte, a pietra sculpture from Italy, 42 cm high with a 25 cm width and 17 cm depth, dating to the XX century (circa 1940s–1960s) and in excellent condition, unsigned.

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42 cm total height. Heavy object with a density like marble. Back Laocoön and face, Marble reconstructed with veins, indestructible material even for outdoor use. Petrified – XX Century*the base is terracotta, very rare with veins of white, green, black multicolor bricks.
Rare and elegant sculpture, precious and sought-after material, known for its *intense veins* and use in architecture and fine decorations.

The figure is made in *petrified marmory* (marmorina pietrificata), smooth to the touch, compact and *immune to external agents*, therefore perfect for *indoor or outdoor wall decorations*.

*Technical details:*
- Base material: authentic and rare marble
- Sculpture: petrified marmorin (not plaster, not resin)
- Smooth surface, resistant to humidity, frost and heat
- Approximate period: *XX century (late 1940s–1960s)*
- Conditions: excellent, *no breaks*, slight *signs of wear*

*Recommended mounting:* with *L-shaped brackets* for wall fixing (not included).

*Tracked shipping* and *proper packaging* given the nature and value of the object.
For Corsica, shipping costs to be verified) under proof

42 cm total height. Heavy object with a density like marble. Back Laocoön and face, Marble reconstructed with veins, indestructible material even for outdoor use. Petrified – XX Century*the base is terracotta, very rare with veins of white, green, black multicolor bricks.
Rare and elegant sculpture, precious and sought-after material, known for its *intense veins* and use in architecture and fine decorations.

The figure is made in *petrified marmory* (marmorina pietrificata), smooth to the touch, compact and *immune to external agents*, therefore perfect for *indoor or outdoor wall decorations*.

*Technical details:*
- Base material: authentic and rare marble
- Sculpture: petrified marmorin (not plaster, not resin)
- Smooth surface, resistant to humidity, frost and heat
- Approximate period: *XX century (late 1940s–1960s)*
- Conditions: excellent, *no breaks*, slight *signs of wear*

*Recommended mounting:* with *L-shaped brackets* for wall fixing (not included).

*Tracked shipping* and *proper packaging* given the nature and value of the object.
For Corsica, shipping costs to be verified) under proof

Details

Era
After 2000
Stone type
Cast Stone
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Stone
Title of artwork
Dorso laocoonte
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
42 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
17 cm
Sold by
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2009
Objects sold
100%
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