Antique Art & Weaponry, September 30th, 2023
Lot 280:
19th Century marble double inkwell Moses by Michelangelo. Red marble inkwell surmounted by a patinated bronze statue featuring Moses by Michelangelo. The statue of Moses, commissioned in 1505 by Pope Julius II for his tomb and housed in the church of San Pietro in Rome, is a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance. The Renaissance, like the Middle Ages, was a rich source of inspiration for 19th century artists, who used to imitate the works of the past. Inkwell is provided with two gilt bronze ink pots and a penholder. Size: 15 5/8" x 9" x 9 1/2".~~.Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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