Lot 640 D α

An Italian ribbed mortar with foliate decor

Auction 1196 - overview Cologne
20.05.2022, 10:00 - Decorative Arts incl. Highly Important Mortars the Schwarzach Collection Part IV.
Estimate: 1.000 € - 1.500 €

An Italian ribbed mortar with foliate decor

Golden brown cast bronze with shimmering natural patina. Decorated with eight ribs alternating with acanthus leaf reliefs. H 9, D 14 cm, weight c. 2.2 kg.
Attributed to Florence, 16th C.

Literature

Cf. Motture, Bells & Mortars, Catalogue of Italian Bronzes in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London 2001, p. 80 ff.