Cleopatra with Asp Marble Figure on Verde Antico Pedestal

A. Testi, Italian, late 19th century a fine Carrara marble…
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A. Testi, Italian, late 19th century a fine carrara marble figure of Cleopatra seated beside a basket of fruit wherein lies an asp, incised signatures A. Testi verso and Galerie P. Bazzanti, Florence, mounted on a verde antico marble pedestal. Width 54 cm. Depth 36 cm. Height 87 cm. 189 cm overall

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  • Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.
  • Verso - Verso is the "back" side of a sheet of paper, art work, coin or medal. The front side is "recto".
  • Carrara Marble - Carrara marble is a type of white or blue-grey marble quarried in the Carrara region of Tuscany, Italy. It is prized for its beauty, durability and the ease with which it can be worked. The marble has been used for thousands of years for sculptures and architectural details, and was particularly popular during the Renaissance period. Some of the most famous sculptures in the world, such as Michelangelo's David, were carved from Carrara marble. It is also widely used in the construction of buildings, floors, and countertops, both indoors and outdoors. This marble is known for its unique veining which gives it a distinctive look, and it's a popular choice for interior design, especially bathrooms and kitchens.

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