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Stock No. 32074

Full Size Antique Model Throne of Saint Peter

Full Size Antique Model Throne of Saint Peter. In St. Peter’s Basilica, in the Vatican City, the bronze statue of Saint Peter is seated on an alabaster throne identical to this one, made by Carlo Marchionni in 1757. The throne features scrolled, moulded sides decorated with anthemion’s and scrolling acanthus leaves with lion paw front…

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£8,475.00

Dimensions

Depth: 53.5cm21.06in

Width: 73.5cm28.94in

Height: 103.5cm40.75in

Weight: 110kg242.51lbs

Metric
Imperial

Condition Report

Good structural condition. There are some small losses and wear to the throne. The plinth is not included.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1870

Maker

Brucciani

Material

Plaster

Origin

England, Italy

Period

Late 19th Century

Style

Ecclesiastical, Grand Tour, Italianate, Neoclassical

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Full Size Antique Model Throne of Saint Peter. In St. Peter’s Basilica, in the Vatican City, the bronze statue of Saint Peter is seated on an alabaster throne identical to this one, made by Carlo Marchionni in 1757.

The throne features scrolled, moulded sides decorated with anthemion’s and scrolling acanthus leaves with lion paw front uprights, attributed to Brucciani.

Domenico Brucciani (1815-1880) established a Gallery of Casts in Covent Garden, London in 1837. He developed links with the British Museum as well as the V&A.

Additional information

Weight 110 kg
Dimensions 53.5 × 73.5 × 103.5 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1870
Maker

Material

Origin

England, Italy
Period

Late 19th Century

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