AFTER LUCA DELLA ROBBIA (1400-1482), 19th Century

Set four large Barbedienne-cast high relief bronze plaques, comprising (i) 'the lute players and dancers', (ii) 'the zither players and dancers', (iii) 'the drummers and dancers' and (iv) 'the trumpeters and dancers', each panel signed F. Barbedienne, and set with twin suspension rings (4)54 x 50cmsProvenance: deceased estate, LondonAuctioneer's Note: modelled after the figure panels in the Cantoria (singing loft) produced in 1431-38 (his first known commission) at the Mueso dell'Opera del Duomo, FlorenceCondition report:Comments: excellent overall, minor surface scratchesBuyer’s Premium = 24% + VAT (28.8) on all lots in this auction (BP is not scaled as with other auctions).