Rare example of a late 19th century Grand Tour dark patinated library bronze statue of the Belvedere Antinous. After the Hadrianic copy of a the original bronze by Praxiteles, discovered in 1540 and now housed in the Museo Pio-Clementino in the Vatican Collections in Rome. Described in the early 19th century as ''one of the most perfect statues that has come down to us from antiquity'' and ''undoubtedly one of the most beautiful heads of a young man from Antiquity''. Versions can also be seen in other prominent collections including the Met, Bode and the National Trust. Good quality heavy bronze presented on an associated Breccia Aleppo circular marble base. Italy, circa 1890.Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.ukHeight is 39.5cm (15.6inches)
Width is 14.8cm (5.8inches)
Depth is 12.8cm (5.0inches)