19th Century Bronze Venus of Capua

19th century

Sold by Harrington Antiques

Description

A superb Grand Tour bronze of Venus of Capua, circa. late 19th century.

The Venus of Capua is a Roman marble sculpture (2nd century AD), preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, depicting Venus with her left foot on Mars' helmet and arms raised. The original sculpture likely had a shield, used by the goddess to mirror herself.

This 19th century bronze of the original is crisply cast and of excellent proportions. Mounted upon a Sienna marble base.

Dimensions:-

Height: 26cm

Width: 11.5cm

Width of base: 7.75cm

Depth base: 8cm

DELIVERY

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Physical Dimensions

Height

26cm (10.24")

Width

11.5cm (4.53")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1205110

Dealers Internal Reference

7980

Dealers Notes

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Description

A superb Grand Tour bronze of Venus of Capua, circa. late 19th century.

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The Venus of Capua is a Roman marble sculpture (2nd century AD), preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, depicting Venus with her left foot on Mars' helmet and arms raised.

Harrington Antiques

The original sculpture likely had a shield, used by the goddess to mirror herself.