AN ITALIAN MARMO ROSSO ANTICO TAZZA
AN ITALIAN MARMO ROSSO ANTICO TAZZA

MID-19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY FROM THE WORKSHOPS OF BENEDETTO BOSCHETTI

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AN ITALIAN MARMO ROSSO ANTICO TAZZA
mid-19th century, probably from the workshops of Benedetto Boschetti
The egg-and-dart carved rim above a gadrooned body carved with Medusa masks flanked by entwined handles, on a fluted socle raised on a square base
13in. (34cm.) high, 21in. (54.5cm.) wide

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The Boschetti workshop, located at 74 Via Condotti in Rome was renowned for their 'after the antique' models executed in marble and bronze.

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