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1397. Pietro da Cortona, c.1670
Draped bust of Cortona, to right.
The figure of Fame, reclining to right, pointing with a sceptre towards a circlet of stars, immediately above.
By Francois Cheron. Signed on both sides: 'Cheron. F.'
Bronze, cast. 73 mm. (2.9 inches) in diameter.
Very fine and attractive, with a dark patination; a sharp cast.
Sorry this item is sold.
References: Vannel-Toderi 19; Molinari 254; Mazzuchelli plate 120, 2. Morton & Eden 21 May 2003, Lot 815 (72.5 mm.), 'extremely fine, black patination', £650.
Notes: Pietro da Cortona (1596-1669), otherwise known as Pietro Berretini, was a painter.
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