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For identical examples, except for the frames, see J. Pope-Hennessy, Renaissance Bronzes From the Samuel H, Kress Collection: Reliefs, Plaquettes, Statuettes, Utensils and Mortars, 1965 no. 288, fig. 338 and F. Rossi, Placchete Sec. XV-XIX, 1974, no. 116, fig. 61.
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In very good overall condition. White painted inventory number 49 to the reverse. With some wear and rubbing to the gilded surface overall. With some slight rubbing to the extremities of the outer frame.
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Lot 120Sale 18553
A GILT-BRONZE RELIEF OF THE HOLY FAMILY CENTRAL ITALY, FIRST HALF 16TH CENTURYEstimate: USD 2,000 - 3,000
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