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Antonio Canova Decorative Objects

Italian, 1757-1822
Antonio Canova was an Italian Neoclassical sculptor, famous for his marble sculptures. Often regarded as the greatest of the Neoclassical artists
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Creator: Antonio Canova
Vintage Bronze Pauline Bonaparteas as Venus Victrix Late 20th Century
By Antonio Canova
Located in London, GB
A large vintage bronze Neoclassical Revival sculpture of Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix, by Antonio Canova, signed and dating from the late 20th Century. She is staged as a half-naked beauty on a couch, her head resting on her right arm, holding an apple in the left hand. The patinated bronze sculpture features gilt high-lights and is raised on a black marble base. It bears the replica signature of the artist, Canova. The original can be seen at the Museo e Galleria Borghese, in Rome. "Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix", (Venus Victorious), is probably the most famous work by the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova. Pauline Bonaparte, sister of the French statesman Napoleon, insisted on being portrayed as Venus by Canova in 1807. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 34 x Width 53 x Depth 19 & Weight 19.5 kg Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 9 inches x Depth 7 inches & Weight 43.0 lbs Pauline Bonaparte, (born Oct. 20, 1780, Ajaccio, Corsica—died June 9, 1825, Florence), second sister of Napoleon to survive infancy, and the most beautiful of his sisters. She married Gen. C.V.E. Leclerc (1772–1802), a staff officer of Napoleon, in 1797 and accompanied him to San Domingo. When Leclerc died of yellow fever...
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1990s Italian Neoclassical Revival Antonio Canova Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Cast Sculptures Bronze Lions, after Antonio Canova, 19th Century
By Antonio Canova
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Italian, 19th century, after a model by Antonio Canova (1757-1822) A pair of Sculptures lying lions These beautiful lions possibly bookends or doorstops are in good condition! Me...
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19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Antonio Canova Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antonio Canova italian brown bronze circa 1850 "Gladiator"
By Antonio Canova
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big italian brown bronze after Antonio Canova circa 1850 representing "Gladiator"
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1850s Italian International Style Antique Antonio Canova Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Exquisite French Patinated Bronze Bust of Emperor Napoleon i, After Canova 1820
By Antonio Canova
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite French patinated bronze Herm Bust of Emperor Napoleon I, circa 1820 After Canova (1757–1822). Mounted on a solid square bronze and green marble base. Extremely fine ...
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19th Century French Antique Antonio Canova Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

A Pair Of Mid-19th Century Chatsworth Lions
By Antonio Canova
Located in London, GB
Originally carved in marble for Chatsworth house by Canova Both lions in repose, cast in iron with a patinated finish.
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Mid-19th Century British Other Antique Antonio Canova Decorative Objects

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Iron

French Mid-19th Century Neo-Classical St. Alabaster Statue of Cupid and Psyche
By Antonio Canova
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French mid-19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster statue of Cupid and Psyche on its original Vert de Patricia marble pedestal. This statue is modeled after the original ...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Antonio Canova Decorative Objects

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Marble

French 19th Century Bronze Bust of Napoleon, after a Model by Antonio Canova
By Antonio Canova
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century patinated bronze bust of Napoleon, after a model by Antonio Canova. The bust is raised by a square base where the inscription Canova is displayed at th...
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19th Century French Antique Antonio Canova Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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Antonio Canova decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Antonio Canova decorative objects, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Antonio Canova were created in the neoclassical style in europe during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Adolfo Cipriani, Edmé Samson, and Buccellati. Prices for Antonio Canova decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,728 and can go as high as $54,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,700.

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