A beautifully carved bust of Venus Aphrodite, Greek Goddess of Love. A beautifully carved marble bust of Venus Italica, Greek Goddess of Love, Italy c1830
The original example from the 2nd century BCE now in the Palazzo Pitti, Florence is considered one of the exemplars of Greek (Hellenic) art. Copied by neo-classical sculptor, Antonio Canova in 1802, after which this example is based. Canova’s version caused a sensation, reanimating antiquity White Carrara (statuary) marble in mint original condition.
Ht 54cm x 42cm.W x 18cm D
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