Dish - Patinated bronze - Paolo and Francesca

Commemorative parade plate in patinated bronze. Taken from the drawing by Master Gustave Doré (1832-1883) who in 1861 in Paris illustrated Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy (1265-1321). Measures 29 centimeters in diameter and 2 centimeters in depth, weighs 1640 grams. The characters at the center are Paolo and Francesca under the power of Lucifer, Inferno, canto V. In excellent condition as shown in the photograph. Very little information is available about this very rare plate, sought after by collectors. Careful and traceable shipping.

Estimate:$167.89

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