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Small Sculpture of a Nude Boy on Malachite Base, Benjamin Schlick Mid-19th Cent

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A fine quality mid-19th century silver electroplate sculpture of a nude male figure after the antique, on original malachite base. A classical motif portraying a young boy wrestling a serpent while on a lion rug surrounded by a three dimensional frieze. signed Benjamin Schlick ( 1796-1872) Benjamin Schlick was a Dane that lived in France and was made a Chevalier of the French Légion d'Honneur. He later moved to England and worked for Elkington Mason & Co. Some of his patrons were Frederick VI of Denmark, Charles X of France, Leopold, Grand Duke of Baden, Prince Torlonia in Rome and Prince Nicolai of Russia. An inkwell desk accessory by Benjamin Schlick was chosen by Queen Victoria as a gift to her husband Prince Albert in 1950. Can be used as an accessory, in a vitrine, display cabinet, as a work of art on a coffee table, console, dresser......
  • Creator:
    Benjamin Schlick (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. minor rubbing/ wear on the silver electroplate surround.
  • Seller Location:
    New York City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU90139803781
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