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Fontanini Figure on Carrara Marble base marked depose italy 477

By dep477, 27 March, 2011
Description

Antique Depose 477 Figurine on a Carrara Marble Base

Up for sale is an antique Depose 477 Figure made in Italy. It is sitting on a base of genuine Carrara Marble. The figure itself is in very good condition for its age

Unfortunately this is all we know, and we would love to know what it is worth and some history about the piece. 

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Resin
Distinguishing marks
Spider Mark, Depose Italy 477
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
8inch tall (not including base)
Date Period
50's?
History
Was given to my boyfriend by his grandmother
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
unknown
For Sale?
Yes
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Lovejoy

14 years 2 months ago

Re: Fontanini Figure on Carrara Marble base marked depose ...

Fontanini has been in business since about 1908 making religious figures and other pieces. They are cast from molds and then handpainted. The company is still in production. Here's a link to sales at auction:

http://www.liveauctioneers.com/search?q=fontanini&fq=&sort=relevance&dt…

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