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Bertel Thorvaldsen, after, 20th century (b. Copenhagen 1770, d. s.p. 1844)

A rider from The Alexander Frieze. Unsigned. Plaster relief. Executed for Thorvaldsens Museum. 55×60 cm.

The frieze Alexander the Great's Entry into Babylon (The Alexander Frieze), was originally executed by Thorvaldsen at commission by the French in 1812 at the Quirinal Palace in Rome. In 1818 Thorvaldsen made another version of the frieze for Christiansborg Castle.

Condition

Marks and scratches. Small chips

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4,000 DKK

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2,600 DKK  

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