An Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze-Mounted Specimen Marble Model of a Tempietto, Mounted on an Associated Statuary Marble Tripod Base, 19th Century

An Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze-Mounted Specimen Marble Model of a Tempietto, Mounted on an Associated Statuary Marble Tripod Base, 19th Century
one gilt bronze bucranium and two swags on temple frieze lacking; repairs and replacements to capitals and bases of columns; gilt bronze paw feet later added with traces of previous fixings

height 23 1/4 in.; width 12 1/4 in.; depth 12 1/4 in.
59.1 cm; 31.1 cm; 31.1 cm

Condition Report:
One repaired loss to edge of temple dome, approximately 3 inches long. The tripod lion base with one acanthus leaf lacking tip, tips of ears of one lion lacking. Scattered minor surface scratches and tiny chips, consistent with age. Some rubbing to paw feet. Attractive model, ready to place.

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