Small Grand Tour Bronze Bust of Demosthenes

Nice quality 19th century Grand Tour gilt and patinated bronze small cabinet portrait bust of Demosthenes (384-322BC) the Greek statesman and Orator of Athens who opposed Macedonian expansion under Philip II and Alexander the Great. Even dark brown patination inscribed 'Demosthene' to the front. Mounted on a gilt bronze stepped circular base. Italian, circa 1840.

H 7.6cm x D 6.3cm

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