Large Bronze of the Venus De Milo C.1890

Name: Large Bronze of the Venus De Milo C.1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA884080
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Very large late 19th.c. bronze statue of the Venus de Milo c.1890. Standing over three feet tall, this is by some way the largest bronze Venus we have ever come across. Discovered on the Greek island of Milos in 1820 and put on display in the Louvre, the Venus quickly became perhaps the most famous icon of the Classical world with reproductions purchased as souvenirs of The Grand Tour gracing the homes and gardens of the wealthy. A superb example here with quality casting and a particularly good depth of patina to the face and torso. With a large signature inscription in the casting on the base 'R.on Sauvage' suggesting this may a copy of an original by the French sculptor Charles-Gabriel Sauvage (1741–1827). Excellent condition. Plinth sold separately.

Dimensions: Width 11", Height 38", Depth 8".

Physical Dimensions

Height

97cm (38.19")

Width

28cm (11.02")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA884080

Dealers Internal Reference

35586

Dealers Notes

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Description

Very large late 19th.c. bronze statue of the Venus de Milo c.1890.

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Standing over three feet tall, this is by some way the largest bronze Venus we have ever come across.

Collinge Antiques

Discovered on the Greek island of Milos in 1820 and put on display in the Louvre, the Venus quickly became perhaps the most famous icon of the Classical world with reproductions purchased as souvenirs of The Grand Tour gracing the homes and gardens of the wealthy. A superb example here with quality casting and a particularly good depth of patina to the face and torso. With a large signature inscription in the casting on the base 'R.on Sauvage' suggesting this may a copy of an original by the French sculptor Charles-Gabriel Sauvage (1741–1827). Excellent condition. Plinth sold separately.

Dimensions: Width 11", Height 38", Depth 8".