Late 19th Century German Bronze Statue of Lorenzo de Medici after Michelangelo

Mid-19th century over life-size carved marble statue of Michelangelo's "Bacchus". Grand Tour copy through the "Point To Point" method directly from the original keeping its masterful proportions and Fine details in an exact size to Michelangelo's work. We have never seen a 19th century copy of this Renaissance Masterpiece of this size and are quite fortunate to be responsible for its stewardship until purchase by a discerning collector The original "Bacchus" is a marble sculpture by the master, Michelangelo, created circa 1496 when the artist was 21. This statue was originally commissioned by Cardinal Raffaele Riario. However, it was rejected by him and eventually found its way to Jacopo Galli, Cardinal Riario’s banker and a friend of the sculptor, who purchased it in 1506. Some 66 years later it was bought for the Medici and transferred to the royal house in Florence, Italy. Currently it can be viewed at the Museo Nazionale del Bargello in Florence. It is one of just two sculptures surviving Michelangelo’s initial period in Rome, with the other being Pieta. The artwork: This somewhat oversized...

Bronze by Eugène-Antoine Aiselin (1821-1902) from the late 19th century representing a mother teaching her child to read, medal patina, very good quality of carving. The dimensions a...

A most elegant Italian 19th century white Carrara marble statue of Venus de Medici. This stunning statue depicts the elegant Venus caught in a momentary pose, as if surprised in the ...

19th century bronze sculpture depicting mozes (michel Angelo).

A pair of statues after models by Clodion Constructed in white Carrara marble, and well patinated finely cast bronze; square marble bases support columnar pedestals, separated by ann...

A 19th century bronze statue of a faun. Raised on a rectangular base this figure of a faun, with a man's body and the horns, pointed ears an...