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344 - Rare Italian Calabash Carved in the Renaissance Style, 19th Century
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Estimation
€700 - 1,200Sale fees
Rare Italian Calabash Carved in the Renaissance Style, 19th Century Diameter: 22 cm. Very good condition. Calabash gourd engraved with a duel scene, first half of the 19th century. One side features an engraved combat scene and the following text at the bottom: PER LE CASE. PER LE VIE. PER TEMPLI DEGLI DEI. SI SCANNAVASEN SA TREGUA NE POSA. The borders are richly engraved with floral motifs and four cartouches depicting a woman and three Romans: Lipinio, Silio Giovane, Gaius Gracchus, and Julia (daughter of Costo). The other side features an engraved family scene and the inscription: THEY WERE THE CHILDREN OF SEMPRONIO GRACCI, CONQUEROR OF SARDINIA AND SPAIN, A MAN OF THE HIGHEST INTELLECT, AND OF CORNELIA, A WOMAN OF THE HIGHEST INTELLECT
Auction details
Grand Auction of Old Masters, Haute Époque, and Private CollectionsAuction house
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