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Grand Tour Rosso Antico Marble Model of a Roman Labrum or Bath

Creator: Grand Tour
Offered by: Acroterion

Description
Rare early 19th century Italian Grand Tour model of an ancient Roman labrum (bath) or sarcophagus in exquisitely carved rosso antico marble having double ring handles and central lion's head masks both sides on hairy paw feet joined by inverted anthemions atop Nero del Belgio (Belgian black marble) slab. A truly exquisite example of good size in phenomenal condition.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Carved marble
Condition:	Good. Excellent condition for age and use. Minor non-detracting scratching along rim and expected minor non-detracting chipping around base edges. No breaks or repairs.
Creation Date:	circa 1810
Styles / Movements:	Classical, Empire, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	394784

Dimensions

W.	12.75 in;	H.	6.38 in;	D.	5.38 in;
W.	32.39 cm;	H.	16.21 cm;	D.	13.67 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.