Lot 589: Italian Grand Tour Carved Sienna Marble Sarcophagus

Italian Grand Tour Carved Sienna Marble Sarcophagus
inkwell form, Tomb of Roman Consul Lucius Cornelius Scipio Barbatus, the lid of the sarcophagus engraved “cornelius..scipio” opens to reveal inkwell, having scrolling borders the body having Latin engraving describing the late war hero, after the original conserved at the Vatican Museum
height 4 1/2 inches, length 9 inches, depth 3 inches
Provenance:Estate of William J Levy Park Avenue, New York

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Estimate: $500- $1000

Auction Date: April 27, 2024

Realized Price: $2160