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A mid 19th century antique statuary white marble sculpture of a youth wearing a toga, possibly a young St. John the Baptist in the manner of Italian neoclassical sculptor Luigi Bienaimé (1795-1878). This marble statue came from a private collection in Bristol. The curly haired boy is depicted in a walking stance with palms together…
Depth: 26cm10.24in
Width: 25cm9.84in
Height: 65cm25.59in
Weight: 26kg57.32lbs
Good structural condition. No repairs or damage. Minor discolouration, chips and scuffs.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
Circa 1850
Unknown
Marble, White Statuary Marble
Italy
Mid 19th Century
Neoclassical
A mid 19th century antique statuary white marble sculpture of a youth wearing a toga, possibly a young St. John the Baptist in the manner of Italian neoclassical sculptor Luigi Bienaimé (1795-1878). This marble statue came from a private collection in Bristol. The curly haired boy is depicted in a walking stance with palms together and wears a sheepskin toga, depicted in exquisite detail.
| Weight | 26 kg |
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| Dimensions | 26 × 25 × 65 cm |
| Date of Manufacture | Circa 1850 |
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| Origin | Italy |
| Period | Mid 19th Century |
