Italian Grand Tour Carved Sienna Marble Sarcophagus
Italian Grand Tour Carved Sienna Marble Sarcophagus
inkwell form, Tomb of Roman Consul Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus, the lid of the sarcophagus engraved "cornelius..scipio" opens to reveal inkwell, having scrolling borders the body having Latin engraving describing the late war hero, after the original conserved at the Vatican Museum
height 4 1/2 inches, length 9 inches, depth 3 inches
Provenance:Estate of William J Levy Park Avenue, New York
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Italian Grand Tour Carved Sienna Marble Sarcophagus
inkwell form, Tomb of Roman Consul Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus, the lid of the sarcophagus engraved "cornelius..scipio" opens to reveal inkwell, having scrolling borders the body having Latin engraving describing the late war hero, after the original conserved at the Vatican Museum
height 4 1/2 inches, length 9 inches, depth 3 inches
Provenance:Estate of William J Levy Park Avenue, New York
Condition Report: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past. Condition Reports are available by request and answered in the order they are received starting the week of the sale. Our online buyers premium is 28%.