International Fine Arts Auction 2017-07-30
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/29/2017
ANTIQUE MARBLE BUST AFTER G.M. BENZONI: Melpomene
Antique Italian carved marble bust after Giovanni Maria Benzoni (1809-1873); of Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy, in flowing garb and Dionysian grapevine crown; carved after the classical example residing at the Vatican; the verso inscribed Benzoni; 19th Century; Provenance: Collection of Eugene Iglesias; H: 22" (approx.); mounted on marble plinth and socle
$1,000 - 1,500\n