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Lot 39

A LARGE 19TH CENTURY LEAD BUST OF MENELAUS
On a circular base.
Height 88 cm

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000

Sold for $2,000

The condition is excellent, not visible signs of repair, damage or losses.
As far as the weight concerned, we don't have the facility to weigh it accuratley - guesses would be approx. 50-60kg.


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.


The legendary King of Sparta and husband of Helen of Troy, Menelaus was a popular subject for bronze and lead busts, which were modelled on the classical marble original now in the collection of the Vatican.

The Collector's Auction

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8295
6:30pm - 26 March 2019
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

VIEWING
Friday 22 March - Monday 25 March, 10am-4pm
Tuesday 26 March, 10am-2pm

CONTACT
Hamish Clark
hamish.clark@leonardjoel.com.au


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