19th Century Grand Tour Bronze of Diane

19th century

Sold by Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

Description

Early C19th ‘Grand Tour’ statue of ‘Diane de Gabies’, finely cast in bronze. Diane stood next to a tree stump with her hair tied back and her head tilted to the right where she is fixing the clasp on her tunic. A fine quality example in good condition with well built up patina.

H: 34 cm (13 3/8")

W: 10 cm (3 15/16")

D: 10 cm (3 15/16")

This statue is a copy of a Roman marble of the Hellenistic period (fourth to second century BC) discovered by the English artist Gavin Hamilton in 1792 during excavations in the grounds of the Borghese family residence in the village of Gabies, near Rome. The antique marble was later sold to Napoleon I by the Borghese and in 1820 it was sent to the Musée du Louvre where it remains.

Physical Dimensions

Height

34cm (13.39")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1212322

Dealers Notes

Jake has been supplying the London Trade and Interior Designer market with quality antiques since 2010. Jake has worked closely with his clients over these years and, due to the recent changing times and opportunities in the market, has decided to step out of the shadows to reach a wider audience with his new website. With items ranging from C17th to C20th in English, continental and Asian tastes. All with emphasis on quality and originality.

We offer a full shipping service, able to provide competitive quotes for National and International transport/shipping with a selection of regularly used, reliable and professional companies.

Description

Early C19th ‘Grand Tour’ statue of ‘Diane de Gabies’, finely cast in bronze.

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Diane stood next to a tree stump with her hair tied back and her head tilted to the right where she is fixing the clasp on her tunic.

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

A fine quality example in good condition with well built up patina.

fig 1. 19th Century Grand Tour Bronze of Diane

H: 34 cm (13 3/8")

W: 10 cm (3 15/16")

D: 10 cm (3 15/16")

This statue is a copy of a Roman marble of the Hellenistic period (fourth to second century BC) discovered by the English artist Gavin Hamilton in 1792 during excavations in the grounds of the Borghese family residence in the village of Gabies, near Rome. The antique marble was later sold to Napoleon I by the Borghese and in 1820 it was sent to the Musée du Louvre where it remains.

Physical Dimensions

Height

34cm (13.39")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Date of Manufacture

Jake Wright Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1212322