African Venus
Maison Marnyhac, "African Venus" , Planter France, Circa 1870
By Maison Marnyhac 1
Located in PARIS, FR
bronze.
A model of a similar African Venus, mounted in floor lamp, has been exposed by Marnyhac during
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
$499,280
H 51.58 in W 24.81 in D 13.78 in
'African Venus' Bronze Sculpture by C. Marnyhac, France, Circa 1878
By Maison Marnyhac 1
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional life-size two patina bronze figure, representing a young African woman taming a
Category
Antique 1870s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$499,280
H 66.15 in W 21.26 in D 13.78 in
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Charles Cordier, Bronzes "Saïd Abdallah / African Venus", 19th Century
By Charles Henri Joseph Cordier 1
Located in Beaune, FR
Mayac, Kingdom of Darfur and an African Venus.
Artist - Charles Henri Joseph Cordier (1827-1905) French
Category
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An ORIENTALIST ART-DECO Oil on Panel PAINTING by GASTON PRIOU, France 1930
By Gaston Priou
Located in PARIS, FR
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By Jesse Ede
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African Venus For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of African venus for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, organic material and resin, all African venus available were constructed with great care. We have 5 antique and vintage African venus in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of African venus available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco and louis xv African venus are consistently popular styles. African venus have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Barron Claiborne, Barbara Barron and (After) Henry Taylor are consistently popular.
How Much are African Venus?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,500, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $260,076 highest priced.
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