An Italian carved white marble well-head

CIRCA 1885

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An Italian carved white marble well-head
Circa 1885
The vine and dentil rim above a frieze carved in high relief with a continuous scene of cavorting wine-making putti and satyrs, on a sectional octagonal plinth, with later bronze overthrow
The well-head: 30¾in. (78cm.) high, excluding overthrow; 50in. (127cm.) diameter
The plinth: 5in. (12.7cm.) high; 83in. (210.8cm.) diameter

Lot Essay

The present marble well-head, carved with a continuous scene of Bacchic putti, is reminiscent of the style of the Italian sculptor Cesare Lapini, who excelled in the portrayal of young children.

A similar well-head was sold Christie's London, 13 May 1999, lot 153 (£34,500).

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