STUNNING 20thC ITALIAN SOLID SILVER PERSEUS & MEDUSA STATUE, AFTER CELLINI c1940
20th Century Italian Cast Silver figural statue, mounted on a black marble base, depcting Perseus holding the head of Medusa, after the famous bronze sculpture by Benvenuto Cellini, located in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. Hallmarked Italian silver (800), Vicenza, year 1935-50, Maker's mark "11VT" for Nardin Arturo.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A2409
Description
Stunning 20th Century Italian Cast Solid Silver figural statue, mounted on a black marble base, depcting Perseus holding the head of Medusa, after the famous bronze sculpture by Benvenuto Cellini, located in Piazza della Signoria in Florence, dating to year 1545 (for more information please follow this link). This is a particularly large and impressive piece, both the base and statue are Hallmarked Italian silver (800 standard), Vicenza, year 1935-50, Maker's mark "11VT" (Nardin Arturo).
Condition
In Excellent Condition - no damage.
Total Size
Height: 47.2cm
Width: 11.3 x 11.3cm
Weight: 3931g
