Lot no. 368
368. 368W 'Grand Tour' model of the turtle fountain in Piazza Mattei, Rome, in white marble, bardiglio, fior di pesco and veined red marble, with patinated bronze ornamentation, Italy, probably late 19th century
A large Italian 'Grand Tour' patinated bronze mounted white marble, bardiglio, fior di pesco, variegated red marble model of the Turtle Fountain, Rome, probably late 19th century
Of shaped form with central baluster flanked by four seated figural bronzes seated on dolphins above stylized shells, supporting turtles and a circular tazza, the lower section with cartouches inscribed respectively: 'ALEXANDER VII', 'OENAVITQUE', 'RESTAURUIT' and 'ANNO PONTIFIC.IV', 55cm wide, 55cm deep, 46cm high (21 1/2in wide, 21 1/2in deep, 18in high)
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The CLASSICS Paris including The Grand Tour Sale (Part II - from lot 196 to 461)
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