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“The Troubadour"

António Augusto da Costa Motta (tio) (1862-1930)


Estimate

3.000 - 5.000


Session 2

12 October 2017



Description

Gesso sculpture representing troubadour with lute on original wood base
Signed and dated 905

Height: 150 cm
Height: 80 cm


Category

Sculpture


Additional Information

Gesso model for the nal sculpture of Bussaco Palace Hotel large replace. e decoration was idealized by Luigi Manini, architect of the building. Built by king D. Carlos order, the bussaco Palace is nowadays on of the most beautifull hotels in the word. Built as an hotel and hunting pavilion in its creation several artists were involved, such as Costa Motta (uncle), João Vaz, Carlos Reis, António Ramalho, among others.



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