FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY

Details

A PAIR OF ITALIAN GILTWOOD TROPHIES
FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
One with military motif, the other emblematic of the theater, each suspended from a bow-knotted ribbon
The military trophy: 76 1/2 in. (194.5 cm.) high, 33 in. (84 cm.) wide
The theatrical trophy: 77 in. (195.5 cm.) high, 34 in. (86.5 cm.) wide

Provenance

Acquired from Frederick P. Victoria and Son, Inc., New York, by Ann and Gordon Getty in 1983.

Special Notice

Please note this lot will be moved to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services (CFASS in Red Hook, Brooklyn) at 5pm on the last day of the sale. Lots may not be collected during the day of their move to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services. Please consult the Lot Collection Notice for collection information. This sheet is available from the Bidder Registration staff, Purchaser Payments or the Packing Desk and will be sent with your invoice.

Conditions of sale

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Lot Essay

Two pairs of related Italian giltwood wall trophies of similar dimensions and formerly decorating the walls of the Teatro della Scala in Milan were sold Julians Park and Six Private Collections; Christie's, London, 8 June 2021, lots 42-43.

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