Lot 92: ATTRIBUTED TO GIOVANNI BONAZZA (1654-1736) NORTHERN ITALIAN, CIRCA 1700 | Six Reliefs with Dark Age Kings of Italy

respectively inscribed: FLV. GUND. ARIPERTI LONG. REX XI; FLAV. GRIMOALD. LONGOB. REX XII; FL. ARIPERTUS II RAGUMBERTI FIL. LONGOB. REX XVI; RACHISTUS FOROIUL. DUX LONGOB. REX; VIDO BERNARDI FIL. EPOREDIÆ COMII:S; ADALBERTUS II ITAL. REX

reliefs: 34 by 23.5cm., 13 3/8  by 9¼in.<br />frames: 41 by 31cm., 16 1/8  by 12 1/8 in.<br /><br />

white marble, within later partially gilt wood frames

Overall, the condition of the reliefs is very good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a number of naturally occuring inclusions, including to the beard of Adelbertus and to the ground beneath his beard. There is veining consistent with the material, in particular to Grimold's cheek. There are some minor abrasions and dirt marks to the high points, such as at the beards. There are a few small chips and losses, notably to Grimold's ear and to Rachisus's earlobe. There is a loss to the middle finial on Carolus's crown. There are a few smaller chips to the finials of the crowns. There is a small loss to Aripertus's earlobe. There are some minor scratiches to the marbles, including to Rachisus's jawbone and neck. There are a series of very slightly open veins running across the surface of the relief with Bernardi, in particular to the crown. There are some very small chips to the edges of the reliefs. The frames are in good condition, with some general ear. There is some evidence of minor non-active worming. Each of the reliefs has sections of fill/glue residue to the reverse.
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