C19th Italian carved statuary marble �Grand Tour� souvenir reduction sculpture of Moses after Michelangelo Buonarroti Simoni (1475-1564) .Well-executed carved marble reduction of the seated figure of Moses by the Italian High Renaissance artist Michelangelo c.1513-1515, housed in the church of San Pietro in Vincoli , Rome . Commissioned and sculpted for the tomb of Pope Julius II , it depicts the seated biblical figure Moses with horns on his head , based on a mis-interpreted description of Exodus in the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible used at that time. Moses is portrayed in a powerful pose , his right hand protecting the stone tablets bearing the Commandments. Michelangelo�s study shows Moses fondling his beard , the combination with the horns , giving him an inhuman, perhaps demonic aspect .This arresting and thought-provoking sculpture is in excellent original condition, with only a minor chip to lower edge of his robes and a further minor chip to the integral block plinth base. *Marble and bronze sculptures such as this example , were produced in the C18th and C19th for sale as expensive souvenirs to wealthy tourists completing �The Grand Tour� of the classical and cultural sights and sites of Europe. H 18�W 9�D 10�Italy , Rome c.1860Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place . Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises . Past projects have included advising cli...