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Vincenzo Gemito — Roundel with the Head of Alexander the Great
Vincenzo Gemito

Roundel with the Head of Alexander the Great

A gilt bronze roundel featuring a classical portrait head, likely representing Alexander the Great, demonstrating classical sculptural tradition. The work exemplifies 19th-century revival of classical medallion portraiture.

Medium
bronze, gilt patina

🔨 Auction Lot

19th & 20th Century Sculpture

July 8, 2021

Estimate: $3,000$5,000

Lot 38

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Vincenzo Gemito, Roundel with the Head of Alexander the Great

A gilt bronze roundel featuring a classical portrait head, likely representing Alexander the Great, demonstrating classical sculptural tradition. The work exemplifies 19th-century revival of classical medallion portraiture.

Medium
bronze, gilt patina
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bronze, Gilt Patina, Medallion, Vincenzo Gemito, Roundel, Sculpture, Classical, Italian, Portrait, Alexander The Great

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Collected by

Cleveland Museum of Art