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Pair Carrara Marble Hippocampus Cornucopias

About the Item

Pair of beautifully carved, left-and right, Carrara marble, winged, ram-horn hippocampus cornucopias. Each figure rising from a base of stylized, curling leaves and terminating in vases trimmed with relief-carved figures of muses or goddesses.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: At some point cornucopias were filled and a metal piece exists in each, possibly for attached candelabra or other. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Newport Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU853939092482
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