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What is Antonio Canova famous for?
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Antonio Canova is famous for his work as an artist. An Italian neoclassical sculptor, he is renowned for his marble works. Many art historians and dealers regard him as the greatest of the neoclassical artists. Two of his most notable works include Cupid and Psyche and The Three Graces. Explore a range of Antonio Canova art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
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Bronze Sculpture after A. Canova, P. Bonaparte as Venus Victrix, Paris, 20th. C.
By Antonio Canova
Located in Regensburg, DE
Solid bronze figure of a woman reclining on a sofa, “Paolina Bonaparte as Venus Victrix” – a famous motif by A. Canova, from Paris, probably around 1950.
Engraved on the plinth “A. C...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Cast Resin "Sleeping Lion" Sculpture / Paperweight by Rinaldo Rinaldi
By Antonio Canova
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool cast resin "Sleeping Lion" sculpture / paperweight by Rinaldo Rinaldi which is part of a pair of lion sculptures known as the "Chatsworth Lions", circa 2000s. The lions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Italian Ceramic Red Bowl by Porcellane Canova Padova Italia
By Antonio Canova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Porcellane Canova is a well-known Italian porcelain manufacturer based in Padova, Italy. They specialize in creating high-quality porcelain and ceramic products, including tableware,...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Mid-19th Century Neo-Classical St. Alabaster Statue of Cupid and Psyche
By Antonio Canova
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French mid-19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster statue of Cupid and Psyche on its original Vert de Patricia marble pedestal. This statue is modeled after the original ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
A Pair Of Mid-19th Century Chatsworth Lions
By Antonio Canova
Located in London, GB
Originally carved in marble for Chatsworth house by Canova Both lions in repose, cast in iron with a patinated finish.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$21,546 / set
French 19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon, after a Model by Antonio Canova
By Antonio Canova
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century patinated bronze bust of Napoleon, after a model by Antonio Canova. The bust is raised by a square base where the inscription Canova is displayed at th...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Busts
Materials
Bronze
