ITALIAN SCHOOL, late 19th century Statuary group depicting Menelaus carrying the body of Patroclus. Inspired by a Roman model restored and erected in 1838 in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy. White alabaster; H. 30 cm Italy, circa 1850 Provenance Acquired in 05/2000 from B&L Wahlström -Tropius Antik AB, Nybrogatan 42,114 40 Stockholm