US$7,423.24 Important marble sculpture of Renaissance period. Good condition despite its age.The sculpture is a white Carrara marble bust depicting a philosopher. Size: height 63 cmwidth 55 cmTotal weight of the sculpture: 130/140 kgDating: 16th centuryOrigin: private collection of an important Italian family.The sculpture is accompanied by a certificate of free movement (under the article 68 of the Legislative Decree no. 42/2004).Reference number: 9858 of 19/04/2017; attachment number 1with file code no. 299827.Preserved in good condition.The bust can be placed either on a column or hang on a wall (like a magnificent painting) because on the back there is a hook for hanging it.So, dear collectors, it’s your turn to bid! Also, being supplied with a certificate of free movement, the sculpture can be shipped worldwide (shipping costs shall be borne by the buyer and shall be agreed directly with the seller).Have a good auction!History: the Renaissance in short.The term Renaissance indicates the historical, artistic and cultural movement from the second half of 1400s to early 1500s, and that coincides with the end of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern era. Through the rediscovery and the revival of the classical style, there has been a complete rebirth of the European culture, that affected the figurative arts (painting, sculpture, and architecture), sciences (medicine, philosophy, and law) and literature.