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ATTRIBUTED TO THE FLORENTINE GRAND DUCAL WORKSHOPS, THREE AFTER THE ANTIQUE, CIRCA 1722
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A SET OF FOUR GREY-PAINTED PLASTER BUSTS OF WOMEN
ATTRIBUTED TO THE FLORENTINE GRAND DUCAL WORKSHOPS, THREE AFTER THE ANTIQUE, CIRCA 1722
Each on an integrally cast shaped rectangular socle, two with paper labels to the reverse; representing Sta Susanna, Diana (?) with paper label inscribed 'no. 11 (case 21)', Faustina Major with lable 'no. 16.' and Faustina Minor; surface dirt, minor chips and damages
18½ to 22¾ in. (47 to 57.8 cm.) high, overall (4)
ATTRIBUTED TO THE FLORENTINE GRAND DUCAL WORKSHOPS, THREE AFTER THE ANTIQUE, CIRCA 1722
Each on an integrally cast shaped rectangular socle, two with paper labels to the reverse; representing Sta Susanna, Diana (?) with paper label inscribed 'no. 11 (case 21)', Faustina Major with lable 'no. 16.' and Faustina Minor; surface dirt, minor chips and damages
18½ to 22¾ in. (47 to 57.8 cm.) high, overall (4)
Provenance
Four of the 35 'casts in jess' acquired by Thomas, 1st Earl of Macclesfield, described in a letter written by Lord Parker in Florence in January 1722.
Thence by descent at Shirburn Castle.
Thence by descent at Shirburn Castle.
Literature
T. P. Connor, 'The fruits of a Grand Tour - Edward Wright and Lord Parker in Italy, 1720-22', in Apollo, July 1998, pp. 23-30.
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
G. Mansuelli, Galleria degli Uffizi - Le Sculture, Rome, 1961, I and II.
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
G. Mansuelli, Galleria degli Uffizi - Le Sculture, Rome, 1961, I and II.
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