14th Jul, 2021 10:00 EDT
The Gilded Age
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After the Antique, 'Aeneas Carrying his Father Anchises and Ascanius'
Italian, late 19th century
Carved alabaster depicting Aeneas carrying his father on his back and holding Ascanius with shield.
H: 22, W: 16, D: 13 in. (overall, approx.)
Provenance
Collection of Robert & Barbara Safford, Vaux Hill, Audubon, Pennsylvania.
Freeman’s, Philadelphia, September 25, 2013, lot 161.
Acquired directly from the above sale.
Private Collection, Long Island, New York.
Sold for $5,040
Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000
Carved alabaster depicting Aeneas carrying his father on his back and holding Ascanius with shield.
Provenance
Collection of Robert & Barbara Safford, Vaux Hill, Audubon, Pennsylvania.
Freeman’s, Philadelphia, September 25, 2013, lot 161.
Acquired directly from the above sale.
Private Collection, Long Island, New York.
