Porphyry vase on a marble pedestal with a Rosso Antico Lion's head, Rome, First quarter of the 18th century (vase); third quarter of the 18th century (pedestal)
Red porphyry, red granite from Egypt, statuary marble, rosso antico marble
height 40 cm (Vase)
height 15 3/4 in
98 x 32 x 27 cm (pedestal)
38 5/8 x 12 5/8 x 10 5/8 in
height 15 3/4 in
98 x 32 x 27 cm (pedestal)
38 5/8 x 12 5/8 x 10 5/8 in
Provenance
- Private collection Franco di Castro
- Private collection Costantini, Rome, Italy,
- Private collection Duse, Italy.
Literature
R. Valeriani, “Vase and Pedestal", in R. Valeriani, Ed., Pietre Dure. Hardstones, Marbles, Mosaics, London 2019, pp. 68-79, No. 12 (Illustrated).1
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