File 026609
Email Chain: Art Dealer Mark Green Correspondence About Medici Lions and Historical Sculptures (File 026609)
Email correspondence from art dealer Mark Green to Jeffrey Epstein regarding the sale of 19th century Sicilian marble sculptures, including detailed descriptions of Medici Lions and references to public figures.
Summary
Art dealer Mark Green exchanges emails with Jeffrey Epstein about the purchase and sale of museum-quality marble sculptures, including a pair of 19th century Medici Lions priced at £120,000-£160,000. Green references meeting Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at Bennison on Pimlico Road, and expresses support during media controversies. The correspondence includes historical details about the original sculptures commissioned by Ferdinando I de'Medici in 1598, currently housed at Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence, and discusses copies and versions that influenced European landscape design.
Date: Saturday, January 24 2015 05:22 AMSubject: Fwd: January 23, 2015From: jeffreyepsteinorg@gmail.comTo: Jeffrey Epstein <jeevacation@gmail.com>;Attachments: photo_1(2).jpg; photo2.jpg; photo2.jpg; WP_20150123_005.jpg; 19th Century Medici Lions.png;Florence.pngForwarded messageFrom: <___________________________Date: Fri, Jan 23, 2015 at 5:36 PMSubject: January 23, 2015To: ieffreyAjeffreyepstein.orgDear Mr Epstein,>Further to emails ofJanuary 21, I crossed an image of a rare 17th Century Marble Bust of Roman Emperor Vitelliusyou purchased from me during the second half of the 90's.I recalled upon many occasions you visiting Bennison, Pimlico Road and being extremely respectful and courteous,as Miss Maxwell was on each occasion.From recent media reports about you and our Prince Andrew, I do not believe you, Miss Maxwell and Prince Andrewwould undermine your conduct the way reports are suggesting.I feel for you all and hope this episode clears so you can concentrate on your professional activities that do positivethings for our countries.You may have heard a report an interesting report conducted by a genius Lawyer Michael Shrimpton - MichaelShrimpton youtube - Exposes Ted Heath (and others)The report is shocking and is not a hair-line what you are wrongly accused of (based upon our many meetings).Further David Dicke reports on the USA former President George W. Bush Senior which again is shocking,unbelievable, unacceptable...Mr Michael Shrimpton & Mr David Dicke are worth watching if you haven't yet crossed their researching of publicfigures that have (literally by reports) got away with murder.Please find attached an image of Vitellius, pair of 19th Century Medici Lions (that are perfect for one of your estates),emperor Vespasian and a pair of Piranesi Engravings for your consideration.Do not hesitate to contact me should you require more details.Warm regards,Yours sincerely,Mark Green.Cel.BEST WISHES TO THE THREE OF YOU!!!HOUSE OVERSIGHT 026609----Original Message----From: mcgreenantiques ‹>To: jeffrey <jeffrey@jeffreyepstein.org >Sent: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 19:04Subject: January 21: A Pair of 19th Century Carved Sicilian Marble Figures of the Medici Style Lions-Dear Mr Epstein,Hope you are well!Please find attached images of:A POWERFUL AND IMPORTANT PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY FINELY CARVED SICILIAN MARBLE FIGURES OF LIONSIN THE MANNER OF THE MEDICI LIONSDIMENSIONS: HEIGHT 77" - 196 CMS (INCLUDING PLINTH BASES) x LENGTH 39" - 99 CMS x WIDTH 16" - 41 CMS£160,000= RETAIL£120,000= TRADE Plus 5% CommissionTHE LIONS REPRESENT 'GRAND TOUR SOUVENIR' WORKS OF ART AND WOULD HAVE BEEN COMMISSIONED TODECORATE THE GROUNDS OF AN HISTORICAL HOUSEThe original figures were commissioned by 'Ferdinando I de'Medici' and were excuted by Giovanni di ScheranoFancelli in c.1598, and accompanied by a mirror-image version by contemporary sculptor Flaminio Vacca (1538-1605).The original pair remained in Rome until 1789, before being moved to Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence, where they canstill be seen today. The two sculptures were hugely influential in eighteenth-century Europe: copies and versions canbe found from landscape gardens to mantlepiecesThe figures are museum quality.The lots are currently located in Barnwell Manor, Barnwell, near Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 5PJ.They are the finest examples of 19th Century 'Grand Tour Souvenir' works of art of 16th Century sculpture outside ofa museum.Should you require more details please do not hesitate to contact me.Yours sincerely,Mark Green.Cel.HOUSE OVERSIGHT 026610Jeffrey Epstein VI FoundationChristina@jeffreyepstein.orgHOUSE OVERSIGHT 026611