Dish - Patinated bronze - Paolo and Francesca

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Anna Hue-Roques
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Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.

Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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€22
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€15
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€10

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A patinated bronze commemorative parade plate titled “Paolo e Francesca”, dating from around 1900.

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Description from the seller

Commemorative parade plate in patinated bronze. Taken from the drawing by Master Gustave Doré (1832-1883) who in 1861 in Paris illustrated Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy (1265-1321). Measures 29 centimeters in diameter and 2 centimeters in depth, weighs 1640 grams. The characters at the center are Paolo and Francesca under the power of Lucifer, Inferno, canto V. In excellent condition as shown in the photograph. Very little information is available about this very rare plate, sought after by collectors. Careful and traceable shipping.

Commemorative parade plate in patinated bronze. Taken from the drawing by Master Gustave Doré (1832-1883) who in 1861 in Paris illustrated Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy (1265-1321). Measures 29 centimeters in diameter and 2 centimeters in depth, weighs 1640 grams. The characters at the center are Paolo and Francesca under the power of Lucifer, Inferno, canto V. In excellent condition as shown in the photograph. Very little information is available about this very rare plate, sought after by collectors. Careful and traceable shipping.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
1640 g
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Over 200 years old
No
Title additional information
Paolo and Francesca
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
29.5 cm
Width
29.5 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
Circa 1900
ItalyVerified
162
Objects sold
Private

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