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Mid C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Sculpture of Venus Pudica.
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for sale €439     $476
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M Lees and Sons

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Mid C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Sculpture of Venus Pudica.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Mid C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir bronze sculpture of Venus Pudica.

Well-modelled and cast bronze study of the Goddess emerging from her bath covering her modesty with her hands . Stood upon a naturalistically cast circular integral base mounted upon a black marble plinth.

This interpretation of the naked Goddess is a variant of other famous depictions such as the Venus de Medici , The Capitoline Venus and the Venus Italica . The pose of the naked Venus was further employed in the iconic “Birth of Venus” painting by the Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli.

Known as Venus to the Romans and Aphrodite to the Greeks , she was the Goddess of love , beauty and fertility.

In excellent original condition with a dark consistent colour and patina.

H 10.5”

W 3”

D 3”

Italy c.1860

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Bronze Venus Pudica Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09595447
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Dark brown patina rubbed thin on the shoulders and hip: handling over decades.
Hand-tooled cold work in the hair and face: nineteenth-century workshop finishing.
Faint green verdigris in the recesses behind the ear: natural age.
Textured round base fixed to a black marble plinth: nineteenth-century Grand Tour style.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1227921
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 268
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Mid C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir bronze sculpture of Venus Pudica.
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Well-modelled and cast bronze study of the Goddess emerging from her bath covering her modesty with her hands.
M Lees and Sons

. Stood upon a naturalistically cast circular integral base mounted upon a black marble plinth.

fig 1. A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base.
fig 1. Mid C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Sculpture of Venus Pudica.

This interpretation of the naked Goddess is a variant of other famous depictions such as the Venus de Medici , The Capitoline Venus and the Venus Italica . The pose of the naked Venus was further employed in the iconic “Birth of Venus” painting by the Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli.

fig 2. A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base.
fig 2. Mid C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Sculpture of Venus Pudica.

Known as Venus to the Romans and Aphrodite to the Greeks , she was the Goddess of love , beauty and fertility.

In excellent original condition with a dark consistent colour and patina.

H 10.5”

W 3”

D 3”

Italy c.1860

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Bronze Venus Pudica Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09595447
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Dark brown patina rubbed thin on the shoulders and hip: handling over decades.
Hand-tooled cold work in the hair and face: nineteenth-century workshop finishing.
Faint green verdigris in the recesses behind the ear: natural age.
Textured round base fixed to a black marble plinth: nineteenth-century Grand Tour style.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227921
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 268
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base.

Mid C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ Souvenir Bronze Sculpture of Venus Pudica.

Archive II A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base. View VI
Archive VII A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base. View VII
Archive VIII A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base. View VIII
Archive IX A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base. View IX
Archive X A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base. View X
Archive XI A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base. View XI
Archive XII A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base. View XII
Archive XIII A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base. View XIII
Archive XIV A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base. View XIV
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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
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A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base.
Mid C19th Italian ‘Grand Tour’ souvenir bronze sculpture of Venus Pudica.
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A dark patinated bronze figure of Venus Pudica standing in a modest pose on a square marble base.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Tour
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsModesty posture, Contrapposto stance, Integrally cast circular base, Square marble plinth
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This mid nineteenth century Italian Grand Tour souvenir bronze sculpture portrays Venus Pudica in a classic modesty pose with her hands covering her body. Modelled as the goddess emerging from her bath, the dark patinated figure stands in a contrapposto stance atop a naturally textured circular integral base that is securely mounted on a polished square marble plinth. The dark brown metal displays a uniform finish throughout, complementing the veined dark stone of the lower block and the detailed styling of her pinned hairstyle. Measuring 25 cm high, 8 cm wide, and 8 cm deep, this bronze statuette fits comfortably upon a mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a gentleman's library display. The traditional classical motif brings historical character to interior shelving or table settings while maintaining a compact footprint suited to domestic interior spaces.

FAQs

During the 18th and 19th centuries, European travellers undertook the Grand Tour across Italy, acquiring reduced-scale bronze reproductions of classical Greek and Roman antiquities as educational tokens and decorative interior souvenirs.

These sculptures were typically cast in bronze using the lost-wax or sand-casting methods, finished with a dark chemical patination and mounted on marble or stone plinths.

Authentic 19th-century bronzes display hand-chased detailing, natural patination wear consistent with age, historic casting seam marks, and traditional weighted stone or marble mounting bases.

Classical bronzes style effectively when positioned on curated surfaces such as mantelpieces, marble console tables, or open bookshelves, providing a historical counterpoint to modern architectural lines.

Maintain patinated bronze by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a thin layer of microcrystalline wax annually to protect against oxidisation.
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