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Late 19th Century Grand Tour Serpentine Figure of 'Venus Italica' After Antonio Canova
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Late 19th Century Grand Tour Serpentine Figure of 'Venus Italica' After Antonio Canova

19th century
Description

A late 19th century Grand Tour serpentine figure of 'Venus Italica' after Antonio Canova (1757-1822) in verde Prato stone.

This figure is Neoclassical in design with Venus depicted holding draped fabric to conceal her nudity and stands on a circular base.

The original work was by the workshop of Antonio Canova and was Canova's first marble Venus. It was ordered in 1804 by the King of Etruria, Ludovico I, as a replacement for the ancient Medici Venus that has been seized by Napoleon in 1802 for the Louvre.

The verde Prato serpentine stone has been quarried for centuries near to Prato, northwest of Florence in Italy, the stone was so named due to the resemblance to the skin of a serpent.

This figure is a decorative piece, it is in good condition for age (the head has had some previous damage but has been well repaired - it is not uncommon for serpentine items to have some damage or losses due to the fragility of the stone), it is of stable construction and can go straight into a home or collection.

Size:

Height: 15'' / 38cm

Width: 5'' / 12.5cm

Depth: 5'' / 12.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Grand Tour Serpentine Statue to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224359
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS841
Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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Description
A late 19th century Grand Tour serpentine figure of 'Venus Italica' after Antonio Canova (1757-1822) in verde Prato stone.
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This figure is Neoclassical in design with Venus depicted holding draped fabric to conceal her nudity and stands on a circular base.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. A late 19th-century dark green serpentine figure depicting Venus Italica wrapped in classical drapery on a round base.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Grand Tour Serpentine Figure of 'Venus Italica' After Antonio Canova

The original work was by the workshop of Antonio Canova and was Canova's first marble Venus. It was ordered in 1804 by the King of Etruria, Ludovico I, as a replacement for the ancient Medici Venus that has been seized by Napoleon in 1802 for the Louvre.

fig 2. A late 19th-century dark green serpentine figure depicting Venus Italica wrapped in classical drapery on a round base.
fig 2. Late 19th Century Grand Tour Serpentine Figure of 'Venus Italica' After Antonio Canova

The verde Prato serpentine stone has been quarried for centuries near to Prato, northwest of Florence in Italy, the stone was so named due to the resemblance to the skin of a serpent.

This figure is a decorative piece, it is in good condition for age (the head has had some previous damage but has been well repaired - it is not uncommon for serpentine items to have some damage or losses due to the fragility of the stone), it is of stable construction and can go straight into a home or collection.

Size:

Height: 15'' / 38cm

Width: 5'' / 12.5cm

Depth: 5'' / 12.5cm

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Grand Tour Serpentine Statue to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224359
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS841
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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Archive I A late 19th-century dark green serpentine figure depicting Venus Italica wrapped in classical drapery on a round base.

Late 19th Century Grand Tour Serpentine Figure of 'Venus Italica' After Antonio Canova

Archive II A late 19th-century dark green serpentine figure depicting Venus Italica wrapped in classical drapery on a round base. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century dark green serpentine figure depicting Venus Italica wrapped in classical drapery on a round base. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century dark green serpentine figure depicting Venus Italica wrapped in classical drapery on a round base. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century dark green serpentine figure depicting Venus Italica wrapped in classical drapery on a round base. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century dark green serpentine figure depicting Venus Italica wrapped in classical drapery on a round base. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century dark green serpentine figure depicting Venus Italica wrapped in classical drapery on a round base. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century dark green serpentine figure depicting Venus Italica wrapped in classical drapery on a round base. View VIII
Archive IX A late 19th-century dark green serpentine figure depicting Venus Italica wrapped in classical drapery on a round base. View IX
Archive X A late 19th-century dark green serpentine figure depicting Venus Italica wrapped in classical drapery on a round base. View X
Archive XI A late 19th-century dark green serpentine figure depicting Venus Italica wrapped in classical drapery on a round base. View XI
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A late 19th-century dark green serpentine figure depicting Venus Italica wrapped in classical drapery on a round base.
Late 19th century Grand Tour serpentine figure of 'Venus Italica' after Antonio Canova
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical, Grand Tour
  • MaterialSerpentine, Marble
  • ColourDark Green, Black
  • MotifsClassical drapery, Contrapposto stance, Coiled hairstyle, Circular plinth
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

This late nineteenth-century Grand Tour sculpture depicts Venus Italica after Antonio Canova, following the Neoclassical style of the period. Carved from dark green and black verde Prato serpentine stone, the piece portrays the goddess standing in a contrapposto stance with classical drapery wrapping around her body, holding fabric to conceal her nudity. The figure features a coiled hairstyle, a visible head repair due to the fragility of the stone, and stands upon an integral circular plinth base. The sculpture stands 38 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, and 12.5 cm deep. This decorative antique object suits placement on a mantelpiece within a classical interior setting. The stable construction allows the sculpture to go straight into a home or private collection as a tabletop or display piece. The dark mottled stone surfaces exhibit natural mineral variations throughout the drapery and base.

FAQs

Grand Tour sculptures are 18th and 19th-century scale reproductions of classical Roman and Greek statues, purchased by European travellers visiting Italy and Greece as educational mementos.

Craftsmen typically carved these figures from local Italian minerals such as serpentine, marble, and alabaster, or cast them in bronze, often set upon integral carved bases.

Authentic period examples feature hand-carved details, natural mineral colorations, subtle surface wear, and a smooth polish without modern power-tool marks.

Display the figure on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or bookshelf alongside contemporary artwork or modern architectural elements to create a curated contrast between eras.

Dust the figure regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and avoid liquid detergents or abrasive solvents that could dull the natural stone polish.
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