Bust of Scipio Africanus
Ancient Greek · Late 19th century reproduction
Provenance
Ownership history
- Chiurazzi and De Angelis Foundry, Naples, Italy; sold to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1893; price reimbursed by H.N. Higinbotham, 1893.
Recorded by Art Institute of Chicago.
Literature
Published references
- J. Chiurazzi, Fonderie Artistiche Riunite. p. 22
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