The antique model, associated with the one from the Tiber, i - Lot 243

Lot n° 243
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400 - 600 EUR
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The antique model, associated with the one from the Tiber, i - Lot 243
The antique model, associated with the one from the Tiber, is housed in the Vatican Museum. Louis XIV commissioned a version for the Château de Marly, and the model enjoyed such popularity that it inspired versions in stone, marble, and bronze, among other materials. Brass case with moss agate inlays, featuring a rounded molding, resting on four legs adorned with applied acanthus leaves. 18th century H.: 13 cm - W.: 21.4 cm - D.: 10 cm (Plates need to be reattached; one is missing; some damage)
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