Allegory of NightÂ
A. Batacchi
19th Century
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ALLEGORY OF NIGHT
A BATACCHI, FLORENCE
MID-LATE 19th CENTURY
Carrara Marble Sculpture
Unframed size: 45.5 x 55.5 cm) 17.9 x 21.9“). Framed size: 66 x 74 cm) 26 x 29.1“). Very good condition. Black light reveals some early restoration. Antique frame
Size: 18.0 x 43.75 in; 45.72 x 111.13 cm
Signed: A. Batacchi
A magnificent dreamlike scenario portrayed in marble. Relaxed and content celestial nymph maiden resting and dreaming within an enveloping crescent moon. Literature See: Panzetta, Alfonso, nuovo dizionario degli scultori italiani dell'ottocento e del primo novocento, Edita de Adarte, 2003, p. 150, pl. 147 for a very close rendition of "La Notte" by Fernando Batelli.
Famed for his graceful and beautiful works of art, A. Batacchi worked in the later 1800's in Florence, Italy. His biography is little known, but his characteristic style is found in many antique statues that have been sold at auction around the world.
Creator: A Batacchi
Creation Year: Mid-Late 19th century
Dimensions: 18.0 x 43.75 in
Medium: Unframed size: 45.5 x 55.5 cm) 17.9 x 21.9“). Framed size: 66 x 74 cm) 26 x 29.1“)
Movement/Style: Naturalism
Period: 1825-1875
Condition: Very Good