Stock No.16951
A pair of small late 18th century terracotta busts depicting the Greek orator Demosthenes and the philosopher Plato.
Italian, Naples, c.1790.
Notes: The Giustiniani Factory was founded in Naples in 1760 by Nicola Giustiniani and specialised in the production of pieces inspired by the Roman discoveries at archaeological sites such as Pompeii and Herculaneum.
|
Width |
Height |
Depth |
| Demosthenes |
2 7⁄8"
7.3 cms |
7 1⁄2"
19 cms |
2 13⁄16"
7 cms |
| Plato |
2 5⁄8"
6.5 cms |
6 11⁄16"
17 cms |
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