Rare Italian Font in Red Marble, 17th Century
Font "Acquasantiera"in red marble Era end 1600 2 pieces
Hexagonal tub diameter 60 cm
Total height 100 cm.
Integrates, unique restorations, on the base of the column and in a corner of the tub
Historical news:
For the marble of the Arzo quarries and in particular the Macchiavecchia
we have news from the 2nd half of the 1300s. It has been widely used
in the Baroque and 18th century churches, decorated and embellished with altars, baptized sources
mali, Acquasantiere and others, with examples in the Abbey of Einsiedeln,
in the Church of Fraumunster in Zurich, in the Cathedral of Como and in the Duomo
from Milan.
Dimensions:Height: 39.38 in. (100 cm):Diameter: 23.63 in. (60 cm) Style:Classical Roman (In the Style Of) Materials and Techniques:Marble Place of Origin:Italy Period:Late 17th Century Date of Manufacture:1690s Condition:Excellent:Wear consistent with age and use. Seller Location:Budapest, HU Reference Number: LU3266313993572:View Invoice
Dimensions:Height: 39.38 in. (100 cm):Diameter: 23.63 in. (60 cm) Style:Classical Roman (In the Style Of) Materials and Techniques:Marble Place of Origin:Italy Period:Late 17th Century Date of Manufacture:1690s Condition:Excellent:Wear consistent with age and use. Seller Location:Budapest, HU Reference Number: LU3266313993572:View Invoice