Plaster Cast of Michelangelo’s David Eye by D. Brucciani & Co., London, Late 19th Century
Plaster Cast of Michelangelo’s David Eye by D. Brucciani & Co., London, Late 19th Century
An antique plaster cast depicting the eye of Michelangelo’s David, dating to the late Victorian or Edwardian period, circa 1880–1910. Produced by D. Brucciani & Co., the renowned London-based plaster casting firm founded in the 19th century by Italian sculptor and formatore Domenico Brucciani.
Modelled in relief with finely articulated anatomical detail, the cast bears impressed inscriptions including “D. BRUCCIANI & CO LONDON,” “MICHELANGELO,” and “FLORENCE,” alongside the catalogue reference number “2248.” An original period example of the firm's historic sculptural studies, produced for artistic and academic instruction, with original metal hanging fixture to the reverse.
Height: 16 cm / 6.3 inches
Length: 18 cm / 7.1 inches
Depth: 9 cm / 3.5 inches
£560.00
