Description

Late C19th life-size bronze bust study of the 'Venus Italica� after Antonio Canova .
Interesting large bronze sculpture depicting the head and shoulders of the full-length classical sculpture of the statue , known as the 'Venus Italica ' sculpted by Antonio Canova in 1810 .
The goddess is depicted with her head turned to sinister or left , with her hair tied in a ribbon .
Good detailed casting with a consistent rich , dark patination displaying green hues to some areas.
An impressive scale neo-classical bronze sculpture with great decorative presence.
Conceived as a replacement statue for the �Venus de Medici� appropriated by Napoleon�s forces and taken to France , Canova�s full-length marble original is housed in the Palazzo Pitti , Florence ,Italy .
H 17"
W 13"
D 10"
French c. 1890
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Internal Ref: ML 1903