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Francesco Somaini (Italian, 1926-2005), , Proposta per

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Francesco Somaini (Italian, 1926-2005), , Bagnante: Francesco Somaini (Italian, 1926-2005)BagnanteSigned, stamped 1952-33 and with artist's stamp 'ESEGUITO IN LOMAZZO COMO ITALIA.' Corroded bronze on bronze base.height: 15 1/8 in. (38.4cm)width: 8 1/8

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Desiderio Da Settignano(after); Italian Bronze Relief: Desiderio Da Settignano, Desiderio de Bartolomeo di Francesco detto Ferro (after); Early Italian patinated bronze relief plaque. Young John the Baptist. Inscribed. Mounted on ornate carved wood backin

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An Italian bronze peasant boy, after Conventi: An Italian patinated bronze figure of a peasant boyafter the model by Francesco Conventi (b. 1855)early 20th centuryInscribed F. Conventi Napoli and DIRITTI D AUTORE.height 15 1/2in (39cm); width 9 1/

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AN ITALIAN PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE: VÉNUS SORTANT DU BAINAttributed to Giambologna (Italian...: AN ITALIAN PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE: VENUS SORTANT DU BAIN Attributed to Giambologna (Italian, 1529-1608), 16th century On an integrated black marble base. height of bronze 13 1/4in (33.5cm); height ov

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AN ITALIAN CARVED MARBLE FIGURE OF NIGHTCeasare Lapini, Italian, 1848-1893: AN ITALIAN CARVED MARBLE FIGURE OF NIGHT Ceasare Lapini, Italian, 1848-1893 Signed and inscribed Galleria Lapini Firenze. height 63in (160cm); width 20in (50cm); depth 15in (38cm) Footnotes: Provenanc

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Italian Patinated Bronze of "Bacchus and Cupid": Italian Patinated Bronze of "Bacchus and Cupid" first quarter 20th century, after the 2nd century CE Roman marble (itself a copy of a Greek sculpture) formerly in the Farnese Collection and now conser

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Arnaldo Pomodoro (Italian, b. 1926), M86 Sfera con perforazione , 1978: Arnaldo Pomodoro (Italian, b. 1926), M86 Sfera con perforazione, 1978bronze multiple, lost-wax casting by Microfonderia Geccherle, Milan, with etched artist signature and edition number "Arnaldo Pomod

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Italian Carved Fragmentary Panel of a Sleeping Angel: Italian Carved Fragmentary Panel of a Sleeping Angel Raised on a metal stand. 22 x 24 1/4 in. Property from a Private Collector, Kent, CT

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Very Fine Antique Italian Carved Blackamoor: circa 1890. polychrome decorated and carved with exceptional detail. figure of elegant black female with eagle perched on arm resting atop original stand with small seated child playing cymbals in bas

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AN ITALIAN CARVED BLUE AMBER BUST OF AJAXPossibly 17th century: AN ITALIAN CARVED BLUE AMBER BUST OF AJAX Possibly 17th century On a red marble pedestal. height of bust 6in (15.3cm); height overall 10 1/4in (26cm) Footnotes: The piece comes with a certificate from

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A large Italian bronze bust of King Nicomedes: A large Italian patinated bronze bust of King Nicomedesmid 19th centuryAfter the Antique, mounted on a giallo marble socle.overall height 31in (79cm); width 16 1/2in (42cm); depth 13in (33cm) Footnote

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Italian carved wood Museum sign with griffins: Italian "Museum of Natural Science" sign from Florence with carved griffins 22 1/2" h x 45" w

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Italian carved marble bust of Alexander the Great: Italian carved bust of Alexander the Great, executed in multi-color marble with coordinating marble pedestal, the figure wearing a helmet and breastplate with a decorated collar, a red cloak fastened

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Huge 20th C. Italian Marble Bust of Marcus Aurelius: Western Europe, Italy, ca. late 20th century CE. A marvelous and massive bust of Marcus Aurelius (121 to 180 CE), skillfully carved from variegated marble of burgundy, red, green, gray, and white hues

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Fine Italian Carved Marble Bust of The Apollo Belvedere onPedestal: Stately, classical and massive 19th century Italian carved bust of The Apollo Belvedere on carved Carrara white marble cylindrical body base. Bust itsself measuring approx 25" tall x 21" wide and the

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Francesco Somaini (Italian, 1926-2005), , Proposta per

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Francesco Somaini (Italian, 1926-2005)Proposta per un Monumento IISigned, numbered 1961-25 and stamped with artist's stamp 'ESEGUITO IN LOMAZZO COMO ITALIA.' Nickel-plated bronze on wood base.height: 30 1/4 in. (76.8cm)width: 4 3/4 in. (12.1cm)depth: 3 in. (7.6cm)base: 1 1/4 x 7 x 7 in. (3.2 x 17.8 x 17.8cm)PROVENANCE:The Artist.Property from a Private Corporate Art Collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (acquired directly from the above in 1976).NOTE:An original work of art, the number '25' of the stamp is a progressive order number given to all works made by the artist in 1961. This piece was given the nickname 'Little Baltimore' because it relates to the large sculpture 'Energy' made by Somaini in Baltimore in 1970. A certificate of authenticity for this lot may be acquired by the buyer by contacting the Fondazione Francesco Somaini Scultore.

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Francesco Somaini (Italian, 1926-2005), , Proposta per

Name: Francesco Somaini (Italian, 1926-2005), , Proposta per
Brand: Francesco Somaini
SKU: 92599415
Price: 4250 USD
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