Christie's: Important European Furniture, Works of Art, Tapestries, Ceramics and Carpets: Lot 539
A PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES OF MARS AND FAITH
Estimated Price:
$20,000 - $30,000Realised Price:
$48,000
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ITALIAN, PROBABLY 17TH CENTURY AND POSSIBLY ADAPTED FROM ANDIRONS
Mars depicted in classical Roman armour and cloak with an outstretched right hand; Faith depicted holding a book in her right hand and her left hand held aloft, both on integrally cast shaped bases and on later verde antico marble bases
20 in. (51 cm.) and 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm.) high; 25 1/2 in. (65 cm.) and 25 in. (63.5 cm.) high, overall (2)
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Catalogue Information
Auction House
Auction Title
Important European Furniture, Works of Art, Tapestries, Ceramics and Carpets
Auction Date
17 May 2005
Location
20 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY
USA
10020
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New York, NY, USABuyers Premium:
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