Works in marble enlivened Andrew Jones sale of Nelson collection

Lifesize pair of Italian Carrara marble dogs, $62,500
Lifesize pair of Italian Carrara marble dogs, $62,500
Lifesize pair of Italian Carrara marble dogs, $62,500

LOS ANGELES – Works in marble achieved marvelous results in Andrew Jones Auctions‘ October 24 auction of The John Nelson Collection, Part I, which more than doubled its presale estimate to realize $1.6 million. Leading the sale were two magnificent life-size Italian Carrara marble models of dogs, both from the 19th century, that brought $62,500.

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