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Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix Alabaster Sculpture After Antonio Canova

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Very finely hand carved 19th century Italian Pauline Bonaparte as Venus victrix alabaster sculpture after antonio canova. Measure: 16.5 inch height including pedestal.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 22.75 in (57.79 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Professional restoration to a small chip at the end of the nose. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some minor chips and scratches throughout .
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881931394382
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