After C. Zocchi, Monument to Dante, Bronze, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

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Reduction in patinated bronze with high-relief decoration of the Monument to Dante, with glass top to form a pedestal table

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The Monument to Dante, sculpture dedicated to Dante Alighieri is today located in Trento and was created by the Italian artist Cesare Zocchi (1851-1922) and is considered the symbol of the Italian language (especially in an integrated region then to the Austro-Hungarian Empire)

This project was completed in 5 years

There are several levels to our pedestal: the Paradise with figures representing Beatrice and a frieze of angels, then below is the level of Purgatory: Sordel meets Virgil and Dante, the representation of Pride and the sinners in Hell

The original monument is topped by a full-length statue of Dante, carrying the Divine Comedy against his chest

The base, in good general condition, is made up of several pieces and topped with a beveled glass top (wear and tear over time)

Height: 75cm (with glass)
Glass diameter: 70cm
Base: 48 x 48cm This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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