157 Arturo Tomagnini (1879-1957): Figurine of the Duce Benito Mussolini on Horseback.

Bronze equestrian statue on a polished green marble base. Signed on the front plinth: "A.TOMAGNINI / QUERCETA MCMXXVIII / A VI"-.

Finely executed, impressive depiction of the Duce in the tradition of the ruler's portrait as an equestrian statue.

70 x 64 cm

Literature: Maffei Terzo, Raspagni Alessandro, Sparacino Fausto: I saw the Duce there. Trilogy of Mussolini iconography. 1 Biography and memorabilia , Ermanno Albertelli Editore, Parma 1999, p.164

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