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Capitoline Venus Grand Tour Mid 19th century bronze
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This grand tour bronze sculpture depicts the version of Venus so important to the history of art and literature in the U.S. that the original was temporarily loaned to the National Gallery of Art from the Capital Museums in Rome in 2011. Mark Twain visited Rome and upon his return home in 1867 he published "The Capitoline Venus" and he described the work as the “most illustrious work of ancient art the world can boast of". (with credit to the National Gallery of Art catalog). This version of Venus is considered one of the modest versions, and it is almost never found in an antique Grand Tour model.
The patina and finish are original. This bronze was cast in multiple parts and assembled with 19th century cut screw bolts.
I have done only minimal light cleaning to the surface for the photos. Many collectors and even institutions would clean further and/or wax the surface, but I leave such decisions to you.
- Dimensions:Height: 14.63 in (37.17 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Style:Grand Tour (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:c 1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Close examination reveals separations at one foot and cavities where the leg is resting against the draped urn. These are likely the result of the casting and assemblage, but perhaps the bronze was dropped at some point in it's 150+ year history.
- Seller Location:Mobile, AL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7894232105092
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