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NORTH ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY AND LATER
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A BRONZE PEN HOLDER
NORTH ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY AND LATER
In the form of two kneeling putti each with one arm raised over his head; on an integrally cast base and a later integral bronze pen-holder to the reverse; the underside with green leather lining inscribed in red with the inventory number '267'; blackish brown patina with medium brown high points
4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) high
NORTH ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY AND LATER
In the form of two kneeling putti each with one arm raised over his head; on an integrally cast base and a later integral bronze pen-holder to the reverse; the underside with green leather lining inscribed in red with the inventory number '267'; blackish brown patina with medium brown high points
4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Purchased by Alfred (1853-1906) or Otto Beit (1865-1930) between 1904 and 1913.
Thence by descent to Lady (Clementine) Beit (1915-2005) by whom donated to the Alfred Beit Foundation in 2005.
Thence by descent to Lady (Clementine) Beit (1915-2005) by whom donated to the Alfred Beit Foundation in 2005.
Literature
W. Bode, Catalogue of the Collection of Pictures and Bronzes in the Possession of Mr. Otto Beit, London, 1913, p. 115, no. 267, as 'Unknown Venetian artist'.
Special notice
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