A BRONZE BUST OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT , ITALIAN, LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 6229

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14 December 1999

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Lot 116

A BRONZE BUST OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT

ITALIAN, LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Price realised

GBP 22,425

Estimate

GBP 8,000 - GBP 12,000

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A BRONZE BUST OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT
ITALIAN, LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY
On a later circular ebonised wood socle.
Greenish brown patina with lighter brown high points.
21 in. (53.8 cm.) high
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