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Sat, Jan 17, 2015 09:00AM EST - Sun, Jan 18, 2015 09:00AM EST
Lot 548

Northern Italian School

Estimate: $600 - $900

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(Paduan, 16th century) Pedestal base with Bacchanalian masks and three cupids, possibly the base for an incense burner or ink well, bronze with remnant of gilt surface, 3-3/4 x 5 x 5 in., loss of gilt surface. Notes: Lee attributed this work to Tiziano Aspetti, who was working in both Padua and Venice.. Provenance: Mrs. Ruth Lee acquired this from Leonardo Lapiccirella, Florence, 1964; The Collection of Ruth and Sherman Lee

Condition

loss of gilt surface

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