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Grand Tour Library Bronze of the Belvedere Antinous
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Grand Tour Library Bronze of the Belvedere Antinous

19th century
For Sale by Cella
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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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Statue to the 1890s.

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SA1236237
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CA964
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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.uk. We ship worldwide.

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Rare example of a late 19th century Grand Tour dark patinated library bronze statue of the Belvedere Antinous.
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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.
Cella

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.

Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Grand Tour Bronze Statue to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236237
Dealers Internal Ref
CA964
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A dark patinated bronze statue of the Belvedere Antinous standing nude with drapery draped over his left arm, set upon a round marble base.
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze statue of the Belvedere Antinous standing nude with drapery draped over his left arm, set upon a round marble base.

Grand Tour Library Bronze of the Belvedere Antinous

Archive II A dark patinated bronze statue of the Belvedere Antinous standing nude with drapery draped over his left arm, set upon a round marble base. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze statue of the Belvedere Antinous standing nude with drapery draped over his left arm, set upon a round marble base. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze statue of the Belvedere Antinous standing nude with drapery draped over his left arm, set upon a round marble base. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated bronze statue of the Belvedere Antinous standing nude with drapery draped over his left arm, set upon a round marble base. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze statue of the Belvedere Antinous standing nude with drapery draped over his left arm, set upon a round marble base. View VI
Archive VII A dark patinated bronze statue of the Belvedere Antinous standing nude with drapery draped over his left arm, set upon a round marble base. View VII
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A dark patinated bronze statue of the Belvedere Antinous standing nude with drapery draped over his left arm, set upon a round marble base.
Grand Tour library bronze of the Belvedere Antinous
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A dark patinated bronze statue of the Belvedere Antinous standing nude with drapery draped over his left arm, set upon a round marble base.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsContrapposto stance, Draped cloth, Curled hair, Circular marble base
  • SizeH 39.5 cm (16 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

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Grand Tour bronzes are scaled-down metal replicas of ancient Greek and Roman statues produced primarily in Italy during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. They were acquired by European aristocrats and scholars completing travel itineraries across continental cultural sites.

These figures were typically cast using the lost-wax process or sand casting technique before being hand-chased to refine detail. The cast metal was then treated with chemical patination to achieve dark, rich tonal finishes and mounted onto marble or stone plinths.

Authentic period examples exhibit high-quality hand-chasing in details such as hair and drapery, crisp casting lines, and age-appropriate wear to the patina on raised surfaces. The undersides often show historic threading or hand-cut nuts securing the bronze to its stone base.

A figurative bronze can be placed on a mahogany desk, a mantelpiece, or integrated into a styled bookshelf amongst books and contemporary decorative objects. The dark metal provides a grounding textural contrast against lighter wall backdrops and natural timber surfaces.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush to prevent buildup in carved recesses. To preserve the patina, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually and buff gently with a lint-free cloth, avoiding abrasive polishes and chemical cleaners.
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