A black basalt circular plaque of a Centaur

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A black basalt circular plaque of a Centaur
otherwise known as 'Centaur and Bacchante' and 'Nessus and Deianeira', typically modelled after an 18th century original, the reverse pierced with air holes, impressed marks -- 16½in. (41.9cm.) diam. overall, early 20th century (some damages to gilt wood frame)

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PROVENANCE:
The above lot came from Stratford House, town house of the Earl of Derby, inventory no. D163

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