Pair of double-headed monsters late 17th century Italian, possibly Venice Venice is suggested only as a possible place of origin for these exceptionally vigorous Baroque creatures; Augsburg and even France would be equally plausible. It is no easier to reconstruct the purpose for which they were made. Their undersides are slightly flattened and pierced for attachment, so that they could have flanked a bust on an elaborate pedestal, or, perhaps more likely, they may have embellished a fountain.[James D. Draper, 1984]. Pair of double-headed monsters. Italian, possibly Venice. late 17th century.
Pair of double-headed monsters late 17th century Italian, possibly Venice Venice is suggested only as a possible place of origin for these exceptionally vigorous Baroque creatures; Augsburg and even France would be equally plausible. It is no easier to reconstruct the purpose for which they were made. Their undersides are slightly flattened and pierced for attachment, so that they could have flanked a bust on an elaborate pedestal, or, perhaps more likely, they may have embellished a fountain.[James D. Draper, 1984]. Pair of double-headed monsters. Italian, possibly Venice. late 17th century. Bronze, with black lacquer patina. Sculpture-Bronze
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