| 351. Two Grand Tour Souvenirs, 19th Century
Each marble corinthian column surmounted by a classically modeled male figure holding and orb and a staff, the columns raised on architectural bases, inscribed "Opt. Clementiss Felicissimo Que Principi, Dom. N Focae Imperat, Smeper Augustus...", the details picked out in black. Smaller: 25" h., larger: 27" h.
800/1,200 SOLD: $6,486.00
Condition: both columns loose, with surface flakes and chips, smaller with staff lacking from figure and cracked edge of base, larger with two cracks to base.
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