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Italian Carved Marble Group of a Roman Caesar and His Lover by Battelli

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A stunning 19th century Neo-Classical style hand carved white Carrara marble figural group depicting a semi nude lady reclining by a Roman caesar seated on a D-shaped bench flanked by two carved griffins. This remarkable and detailed lovers marble group is raised on a 19th century green marble pedestal. Signed: Raffaello Battelli, Pietrasanta Italy. Circa 1880 Dimensions with pedestal: Height: 61" (154.9 cm) Width: 34" (86.3 cm) Depth: 16" (40.6 cm) Sculpture: Height: 18" (45.7 cm) Width: 29.5" (74.9 cm) Depth: 13" (33 cm) In the Annuario d'Italia of 1896 (op. cit. p. 1575), Rafaello Battelli is recorded as one of the 'scultori in marmo' living in the District of Lucca. He appears to have produced marbles after the antique and some genre sculptures.
  • Creator:
    Rafaello Battelli (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 61 in (154.94 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall current condition is very good, minor losses, minor professional restorations on caesar's neck. The base has some minor old chippings at bottom.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU986224959772
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