Bronze Statue - 9.5 cm (No reserve price)
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Bronze Grand Tour souvenir figure depicting Saint Peter on his throne, a detailed late 19th‑century replica of Arnolfo di Cambio, unsigned, with ROMA inscription on the plinth, dimensions 9.5 × 4.2 × 4 cm and weight 235 g.
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Beautiful late-19th-century (ca. 1880) patinated bronze "Grand Tour" souvenir figurine, depicting Saint Peter seated on his throne. This object is a detailed miniature replica of the iconic thirteenth-century bronze monument by Arnolfo di Cambio in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Peter is depicted with his traditional attributes: the keys of heaven in his left hand, while his right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The front of the pedestal features the cast-in text "ROMA", testifying to its origin as a travel souvenir for well-to-do Europeans during their Grand Tour.
The underside shows an authentic hollow casting with historical manual filing marks on the base ring. On top of the head is the original mounting hole where, at the time, a loose aureole (radiant halo) was attached.
In good, original condition with a nicely aged, dark patina. Appropriate signs of age consistent with its era. As is customary with these miniatures, the loose metal aureole (radiant halo) has been lost over time.
Dimensions: 9.5 x 4.2 x 4 cm
Weight: 235 g
Beautiful late-19th-century (ca. 1880) patinated bronze "Grand Tour" souvenir figurine, depicting Saint Peter seated on his throne. This object is a detailed miniature replica of the iconic thirteenth-century bronze monument by Arnolfo di Cambio in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Peter is depicted with his traditional attributes: the keys of heaven in his left hand, while his right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The front of the pedestal features the cast-in text "ROMA", testifying to its origin as a travel souvenir for well-to-do Europeans during their Grand Tour.
The underside shows an authentic hollow casting with historical manual filing marks on the base ring. On top of the head is the original mounting hole where, at the time, a loose aureole (radiant halo) was attached.
In good, original condition with a nicely aged, dark patina. Appropriate signs of age consistent with its era. As is customary with these miniatures, the loose metal aureole (radiant halo) has been lost over time.
Dimensions: 9.5 x 4.2 x 4 cm
Weight: 235 g
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Bronze
Title of artwork
Grand Tour Heilige Petrus op Troon
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
9.5 cm
Width
4.2 cm
Depth
4 cm
Weight
235 g
