Italian Bronze Bust of "Hypnos", the God of Sleep
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Italian Bronze Bust of "Hypnos", the God of Sleep
first quarter 20th century, after the ancient Roman bronze (itself a copy of a 3rd century BCE Hellenistic sculpture) excavated at Civitella d'Arna, Perugia and now conserved at the British Museum, London, on a two-part plinth with a Siena marble base, supporting a black marble block, the bust marked "Del Nero Roma" on the back.
h. 13-1/2", w. 14-1/4", d. 7-3/4"
first quarter 20th century, after the ancient Roman bronze (itself a copy of a 3rd century BCE Hellenistic sculpture) excavated at Civitella d'Arna, Perugia and now conserved at the British Museum, London, on a two-part plinth with a Siena marble base, supporting a black marble block, the bust marked "Del Nero Roma" on the back.
h. 13-1/2", w. 14-1/4", d. 7-3/4"
Condition
Bronze bust with appealing soft verdigris patination. Marble elements with nicks, dings and small losses to edges, primarily to the lower Siena plinth. Marble components appear to be firmly attached.
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Italian Bronze Bust of "Hypnos", the God of Sleep
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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