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Grand Tour 19th Century Marble Bust of Antinous as Hermes by Filli Pugi

$9,500
£7,136.67
€8,229.74
CA$13,182.49
A$14,648.65
CHF 7,676.05
MX$179,639.63
NOK 97,903.54
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FILLI PUGI Italian, fl. 19th century Bust of the Capitoline Antinous after Antiquity Carved Carrara Marble signed verso “Filli Pugi Firenze” executed circa late 19th century Item # 409DSZ16E The present example is a bust taken from the life-size 1.8 meter high example of antiquity known as the Capitoline Antinous. It was recorded in Cardinal Albini's collection in 1733 and was noted in 1750 as being found in Hadrian's Villa. Together with numerous other objects from Albini's collection, the statue was displayed in the newly established Capitoline Museum. The statue likely held a caduceus in his hand and academics generally agree the statue represents Antinous in the guise of Hermes or Mercury. Always a cherished example of proper proportions and modeling of a handsome youth, the sculpture was copied extensively starting as early as 1741 when a marble version was made for the King of France. Versions were made in bronze and marble throughout the late eighteenth and 19th century. The present example is executed in a solid block of Carrara marble by the Italian sculptor Filli Pugi during the late 19th century. It is signed on the reverse of the socle "Filli Pugi Firenze". The statue was copied in both marble and bronze in the late 18th and 19th century as well as being reproduced in plaster by the well known 19th century copyist of antique pieces, Brucciani. Artist Listings & Bibliography: Taste and the Antique, Haskell & Penny, 1998, p. 143-144 Measurements: 18 5/8" H x 9" D x 14 1/2" W Condition Report: Professionally cleaned. Minor chips and losses as well as trace discoloration to the surface in a few areas. A very fine presentation. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.63 in (47.33 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Carrara Marble,Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Professionally cleaned. Minor chips and losses as well as trace discoloration to the surface in a few areas. A very fine presentation.
  • Seller Location:
    Shippensburg, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 409DSZ16E1stDibs: LU1059042362942

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