CA0992 Grand Tour Tazza in the Manner of Benedetto Boschetti

A fine quality important 19th century Italian Siena marble Grand Tour tazza in the manner of Benedetto Boschetti (Rome 1820-1870). The shallow circular bowl with an everted gadrooned rim, ribbed exterior and flat interior centred by a foliate finial. Elaborately sculpted heads of lions to the sides. On a fluted spreading stem above a square Verde Antico marble stepped plinth with a Siena marble architrave on a Portoro marble base. Professional restoration to the bowl at some point. Rome, circa 1850.

H33.5cm x W29cm x D24m
H13 1/4" x W11 1/2" x D9 1/2"

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