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Bronze sculpture with brown patina representing Lorenzo de Medici in armor, seated and pensive, after the work of Michelangelo in Florence*, green marble base, 19th century.
This sculpture is in good condition. Signed Michelangelo on the side. This is a very fashionable reduction in the 19th century (Souvenir of the Grand Tour)
Please note: small chip and missing part on one corner of the marble, some micro-scratches and wear from time, see photos.
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* The New Sacristy (Sagrestia Nuova) designed by Michelangelo (1475-1564) in the 16th century inside the Medici Chapels is one of the architectural elements of the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence. It includes the "Medici tombs", including the tomb of Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino, surmounted by a statue of Lorenzo sitting in thought, his elbow resting on a bat.
