About
This bust conceived as an exterior garden ornament is from the antique and was carved, circa 1820-1850. While not exactly like the head of the Venus De Milo the work clearly is an interpretation and shares with other classical statues aspects of the Loatelli Venus, the Aphrodite of Capua and the Cnidian Aphrodite. The last two works by Praxtiles are the most closely related and show beauty in women as Gods and Humans combined. All these works are Roman Copies of Greek bronzes. The difference between the Greek Aphrodite and the Roman Venus is basically slight variations on the theme of Love and Beauty. Both versions were very common in Greece and Roman as important statuary themes and can be found in many similar statues from a long historical context with similar hair and facial features all streaming from a central ideal captured here thousands of years after the fact. This bust carved in Italy was certainly made to populate a garden whose theme was classical antiquity and whose identity would have been easily recognized to 19th century people. The Grand Tour and its educational aspects were very important to a large group of socially aspiring individuals and a tour of Italy, the acquisition of souvenirs and educational reminders of what was learned and studied would have been brought back and placed in view to show the owners worldliness. Set up on a socle of the same period the bust is impressive but manageable and has a nice old exterior surface.
Details
- In the Style Of
- Place of origin
- Date of manufacture1840-1850
- Period
- Materials and techniques
- ConditionGood. Very good original condition with one small repair to the ridge line of the lower section of the bust done at some point about 100 years ago..
- WearWear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Dimensions
H 21 in. x W 8 in. x D 11 in.
H 53.34 cm x W 20.32 cm x D 27.94 cm
- Seller locationHudson, NY
- Reference numberLU81138355623
Shipping, Returns & Payment
- Shipping
Global Shipping Available
View details - Return Policy
This item cannot be returned.
View details
- Online Payment Methods1stdibs accepts the following payment methods
- Item InvoiceGenerate an invoice that you can customize and print.
About the Seller
Top Seller
Vetted
1stdibs seller since 2005
Typical response time: 2 hrs
Located in Hudson, NY
You may also contact the seller by phoneCall seller through 1stdibs
More From This Seller
19th Century French Painted Plaster Bust of Homere
French Statues
Plaster
This bust in painted plaster is French and was made in the last quarter of the 19th century. The figure Homere the blind poet and philosopher is masterfully rendered with detail and ...
Large Late 18th or Early 19th Carved Limestone ...
French Statues
Stone
This very large fragment carved in limestone is the lower section of a statue of Pan. The figure would have stood well over life size. The standing figure's calf and goat feet resti...
Grand Tour Egyptian Figure
Unknown Statues
A rather monumental plaster figure of a seated Egyptian scribe realistically faux painted as granite. Sold at a Christies South Kensington Grand Tour auction in the 1990s.
19th Century Carved Breccia Marble Baroque Revi...
French Animal Sculptures
Breccia Marble
This fine and masculine sculpture of a rampant lion with shield was made in France around 1850 to 1860. Sculpted in a Baroque revival style likely as a heraldic devise to denote pr...
You May Also Like
18th or 19th Century White Marble Bust of a You...
French Busts
Carrara Marble
French white Carrara marble bust of a young lady in the style of the 18th century. A beautifully carved and sensual marble bust of a young woman who is
facing half right. Her wavy ...
18th or 19th Century White Marble Bust of a You...
French Busts
Carrara Marble
The marble bust facing frontal with her eyes looking to her right. The hair fastened in a skillfull knot behind, the drapery covers her shoulders and breasts, with another section un...
16th Century French Carved Marble Animal Sculpture
French Sculptures
Marble
16th century French Carved Marble Animal Sculpture (Sheep?)
19th Century Venetian Blackamoor Figure on Gondola Base
$3,125 Sale Price
51% Off
19th Century Venetian Blackamoor Figure on Gond...
Unknown
Italian Statues
Gesso, Paint, Wood
Mid-19th century male Blackamoor figure on gondola with elaborately carved pedestal. Top portion, 43.75" H; stand, 26" H. In excellent condition with some minor restoration. Finish i...
Pair of French 19th Century Lifesize Penguin Sc...
French Statues
Stone
A pair of French lifesize painted stone penguins sculptures from the 19th century on circular bases. Each of this pair of French penguins shows a beautifully weathered appearance, ma...
Monumental Bust of Michelangelo's David
$2,800 Sale Price
26% Off
Monumental Bust of Michelangelo's David
Italian Busts
Plaster
Monumental bust of Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarrotisimoni (1475-1564) statue of David which he completed in 1504. This larger than life statue makes a beautiful statement in any r...
Pair of 19th Century Italian Glazed Terracotta ...
Unknown
Italian Statues
Terracotta, Paint
This is an elegant pair of 19th century white crackle glazed terracotta cherub statues. Gracefully displayed atop tree trunk pedestals. The cherubs are holding cornucopia which are h...
Exceptionally Large Marble Buddha
Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Statuary Marble
Beautiful hand-carved Chinese Hunan Buddha, made of white marble with some grey vain of marble.
The face is beautiful with very soft expression, and she in sitting in a king of
Int...
Why Shop on 1stdibs?
Only Vetted, Professional Sellers
Buyer Protection Guaranteed
Fully Insured Global Deliveries