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• Auction House:
  Mossgreen
• Sale Name:
  The Collection of Michael Ball AO
• Sale Date:
  05 Feb 2017 ~ 12noon
• Lot #:
  390
• Lot Description:
  Benjamin Edward Spence (British, 1822-1866) - A marble statue of a maiden in contrapposto pose of Flora
  with flowers in her hair and hands, the folds of drapery finely modelled in the Greek manner
  155 cm high
  signed and dated on circular plinth, [B].E. Spence, Fecit Romae 1850
• Provenance:
  Seago, London
• Notes:
  Benjamin Edward Spence was born in Liverpool, the son of the sculptor William Spence (1793-1849). In his early career he was sent to Rome, where he trained with the important neoclassical sculptors John Gibson (1790-1866) and R.J. Wyatt (1795-1850), and later established his own studio. Extra Note: ♣ This lot may require special handling or shipping due to size or fragility. Buyers are advised to inspect the lot and contact Mossgreen Operations Department prior to the auction to discuss shipping requirements.
• Estimate:
  A$15,000 - 25,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Sculpture & Statuary

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