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ANTIQUE #SA1012176

Grand Tour Antinous Vaticano Marble Plaque

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Cella

Rare, fine quality Grand Tour elongated octaganal Carrara marble bas-relief profile plaque of Antinous, after the antique original, known as the Antinous Vaticano discovered at Hadrian''s Villa at Tivoli in 1790 and now on permanent display in the Pio Clementione in the Vatican Museums. Regarded as the most beautiful man in the Roman world Antinous was both the favourite and lover of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Italian, probably Rome, circa 1880.
 
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Internal Reference: CA685
Antique Number: SA1012176
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 23cm (9.1inches)
Width is 19cm (7.5inches)
Depth is 2.5cm (1.0inches)
Antique #SA1012176, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
19th Century
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Cella
London
United Kingdom
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THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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