Sculpture Bonzanigo, Giuseppe Maria Allegory of the arts and sciences. Circa 1815. miniature carving in wood. Diameter 5 cm (9.5 cm). Verso inscribed "C. Bonaparte". Framed behind glass (unopened). Provenance: Presumably Collection Caroline Bonaparte. Formerly Hack Collection, Ludwigshafen. - Cf. Franca Dal Masso, Claudio Bertolotto, Palmieri in Cornici di Bonzanigo, in: Antologia di Belle Arti, Studi sul Neoclassicismo, vol. III, Turin 1992 - Cf. Musée du Louvre Paris, MR 364 - Maria Giuseppe Bonzanigo was an Italian woodcarver and sculptor known for his masterful marquetry work and filigree wood reliefs. Born in Asti, he established himself in Turin as one of the leading craftsmen of the late 18th century. His work was particularly in demand at the Savoy court, where he produced furniture, decorative panels and ornate miniature reliefs. Our work shows the fascinatingly detailed carving with attributes of the arts and sciences. - Relief with a few tiny and barely noticeable cracks. Very good overall. Provenance: Presumably Caroline Bonaparte Collection. Formerly Hack Collection, Ludwigshafen. - Cf. Franca Dal Masso, Claudio Bertolotto, Palmieri in Cornici di Bonzanigo, in: Antologia di Belle Arti, Studi sul Neoclassicismo, vol. III, Turin 1992 - Cf. Musée du Louvre Paris, MR 364 - Maria Giuseppe Bonzanigo was an Italian woodcarver and sculptor known for his masterly marquetry work and filigree wood reliefs. Born in Asti, he established himself in Turin as one of the leading craftsmen of the late 18th century. His work was particularly in demand at the Savoy court, where he produced furniture, decorative panels and ornate miniature reliefs. Our work shows the fascinatingly detailed carving with attributes of the arts and sciences. - Carving with a few tiny cracks. Very good overall. This lot is taxed. A premium of 24.95% will be added to the hammer price and 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) to the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.