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Lot 16:
The Pitti Tondo, a full-size plaster Madonna and Child roundel after the original by Michelangelo
Description
The Pitti Tondo, a full-size painted plaster Madonna and Child roundel after the unfinished marble original by Michelangelo
cast after the marble original carved c. 1505 by Michelangelo and now held at The Bargello Museum, Florence,
the seated Virgin modelled in relief as she turns to look to her right and supporting the naked Christ Child with a book on her lap, the young St John the Baptist peers over her shoulder, the cherub on her brow indicating her knowledge of the prophesies.
Measuring 36 inches H x 33 W. Some cracks and chips to plaster, as shown.
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