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These figures are based on the slaves at the foot of the monument to Ferdinand I de' Medici in the Piazza della Darsena in Livorno.
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A PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES OF SLAVES
ITALIAN, 19TH CENTURY, AFTER PIETRO TACCA
Each figure with hands bound behind their back wearing a draped loin cloth
18 1/8in. (39cm.) high, golden brown patina with extensive black lacquer, on associated bronze bases (2)
ITALIAN, 19TH CENTURY, AFTER PIETRO TACCA
Each figure with hands bound behind their back wearing a draped loin cloth
18 1/8in. (39cm.) high, golden brown patina with extensive black lacquer, on associated bronze bases (2)