Large C19th Italian Bronze 'Grand Tour' Souvenir Statue , After the Antique , of "Venus of Capua".

Large C19th Italian bronze 'Grand Tour' souvenir statue , after the antique, of "Venus of Capua".

The original Venus of Capua , named after it's place of discovery at the ruins of an ancient amphitheatre in Capua , southern Italy, is now on display in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale , Naples ,Italy.

A Roman study of the Greek Goddess Aphrodite, the cult of Venus continued throughout the Roman period where she came to symbolise Rome's Imperial power. Like her Greek counterpart, Aphrodite , Venus was intimately associated with love and beauty. The statue's pose arising from having originally held a shield , the image of the goddess portrays the desirability of military success and civic peace. Her foot is shown atop the helmet of Ares, God of War , and combines sexual allure and martial symbolism.

Good large-scale bronze reduction copy probably produced in Naples , Italy , for sale as a souvenir to wealthy tourists untaking the 'Grand Tour' of the sites and sights of classical Europe.

Excellent quality casting with exceptional detail to the hair , hands, feet and facial features.

Has an exceptionally attractive green hue to the deeply-patinated surface.

Raised on an integrally-cast oblong base.

H 25"

W 6.5"

D 5"

Italy , Naples c.1830

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