Description: Beautiful antique alabaster sculpture of Dante, in full Dante Alighieri, (born c. May 21–June 20, 1265, Florence [Italy]—died September 13/14, 1321, Ravenna), Italian poet, prose writer, literary theorist, moral philosopher, and political thinker. He is best known for the monumental epic poem La commedia, later named La divina commedia (The Divine Comedy), a masterpiece of world literature. Small scale sculpture by Fritz Kochendorfer (1871-1942) Osterode, Germany. Produced I believe late 19th Century with Dante's profile emerging against rough cut stone. Marked on the bottom with Kochendorfer shield stating Original Kochendorfer, Med. F Kunst. Muchen 1891, Shutzmarke ges. gesch. Some residue on the base from old green felt as shown. Numbers etched in the base as shown. Very nice antique condition, wear consistent with age. Approx measurements are 7 1/4" tall x 6" wide. Please see all photos for condition as they describe it best. Weighs approx 6 1/2 lbs and will be very carefully wrapped and shipped insured with signature request.
Price: 675 USD
Location: Wallingford, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-08-14T17:05:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Finish: Antique
Features: Carvings
Primary Material: Alabaster
Type: Figurines & Statues
Country/Region of Origin: Germany
Color: Alabaster
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Alabaster
Maker: Fritz Kochendorfer
Age: Late 1800's to Early 1900's
Handmade: Yes
