A Rare Victorian Example of Kneeling Venus in Bronze.

Name: A Rare Victorian Example of Kneeling Venus in Bronze.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA577995
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Pallant Interiors

Description

An exquisite example of classical antique beauty represents this rare variant of the so-called "kneeling Venus". Since ancient times, this elegant representation of the goddess, which originally comes from the Hellenistic period, was extremely popular and different versions were taken during excavations at the light.

During excavations in the vicinity of Salone in the second half of the 18th century, it was discovered the present version, which was acquired by the sculpture collection of the Vatican. A century later, the Papal collection formed the basis for the newly created Museum "Pio Clémentino". As part of the Vatican museums it houses up to today the ancient works of art.

Very nice, heavy cast bronze with deep green, smooth patina.

*Free Mainland U.K. Delivery

Physical Dimensions

Height

30cm (11.81")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

16cm (6.30")

Declaration

Pallant Interiors has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA577995

Dealers Notes

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Description

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During excavations in the vicinity of Salone in the second half of the 18th century, it was discovered the present version, which was acquired by the sculpture collection of the Vatican.

Pallant Interiors

A century later, the Papal collection formed the basis for the newly created Museum "Pio Clémentino". As part of the Vatican museums it houses up to today the ancient works of art.

Very nice, heavy cast bronze with deep green, smooth patina.

Free Mainland U.K. Delivery