C19th Large Bronze Grand Tour Sculpture of Venus De Melo

Name: C19th Large Bronze Grand Tour Sculpture of Venus De Melo
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA618888
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Description

Impressive C19th large bronze Grand Tour sculpture of Venus De Milo, of very large scale; this well cast, classical figure with a good rich patina emphasising her shape and curves.

Venus de Milo, is an ancient Greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture. Created sometime between 130 and 100 BC, the statue is believed to depict Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. The original marble sculpture is currently on permanent display at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The statue is named after the Greek island of Milos, where it was discovered.

Very good condition

Italian circa 1880

Dimensions (ins) 40 high x 12 wide x 11.5 deep

(cm) 101 h x 30.5 w x 29 d

Physical Dimensions

Height

101cm (39.76")

Width

30.5cm (12.01")

Depth

29cm (11.42")

Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA618888

Dealers Internal Reference

R0405

Dealers Notes

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Description

Impressive C19th large bronze Grand Tour sculpture of Venus De Milo, of very large scale; this well cast, classical figure with a good rich patina emphasising her shape and curves.

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Venus de Milo, is an ancient Greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture.

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Created sometime between 130 and 100 BC, the statue is believed to depict Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. The original marble sculpture is currently on permanent display at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The statue is named after the Greek island of Milos, where it was discovered.

Very good condition

Italian circa 1880

Dimensions (ins) 40 high x 12 wide x 11.5 deep

(cm) 101 h x 30.5 w x 29 d