An Italian late 19th/ early 20th century marble figural group of Romeo and Juliet By Antonio Frilli (Italian, FL. 1860-1902) Signed to the base Antonio, Frilli Florenz Romeo depicted climbing a ladder to Juliet's balcony with the couple's arms around each other looking into each other's eyes, moments from embracing, together with a later marble column, 48cm wide, 59cm deep, 127cm high (18.5in wide, 23in deep, 50in high) (2) Fußnoten Provenance: Christies, London, 30th September 2015, The Opulet Eye, lot 29 Antonio Frilli was a Florentine sculptor working in marble and alabaster. He founded the Frilli Gallery in 1860 as a studio and art atelier in Florence and specialised in Belle Epoque subjects. An astute businessman, Frilli ensured that his gallery participated in many world fairs, garnering international attention and winning awards and prizes throughout the year. In 1904, he posthumously won the Grand Prix at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis for his marble sculpture of 'Woman Lying on a Hammock' which showcased his exceptional talent and skill.
An Italian late 19th/ early 20th century marble figural group of Romeo and Juliet By Antonio Frilli (Italian, FL. 1860-1902) Signed to the base Antonio, Frilli Florenz Romeo depicted climbing a ladder to Juliet's balcony with the couple's arms around each other looking into each other's eyes, moments from embracing, together with a later marble column, 48cm wide, 59cm deep, 127cm high (18.5in wide, 23in deep, 50in high) (2) Fußnoten Provenance: Christies, London, 30th September 2015, The Opulet Eye, lot 29 Antonio Frilli was a Florentine sculptor working in marble and alabaster. He founded the Frilli Gallery in 1860 as a studio and art atelier in Florence and specialised in Belle Epoque subjects. An astute businessman, Frilli ensured that his gallery participated in many world fairs, garnering international attention and winning awards and prizes throughout the year. In 1904, he posthumously won the Grand Prix at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis for his marble sculpture of 'Woman Lying on a Hammock' which showcased his exceptional talent and skill.
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