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Grand Tour Model of Pauline Borghese as Venus Victrix after Canova

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
Second-half 19th century Italian Grand Tour model of Pauline Bonaparte Borghese as Venus Victrix in exquisitely carved alabaster; the nude figure reclining on a neoclassical récamier with apple in hand after the original life-sized sculpture carved by Antonio Canova.

Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix (or Venus Victorious) is a semi-nude life-size reclining neoclassical portrait sculpture by the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova
(1 November 1757 – 13 October 1822). Reviving the ancient Roman sculptural tradition of mortals portrayed as gods and of the female form reclining on a couch (as in the reclining portrayals of Hermaphroditus), it was commissioned by Camillo Borghese, the second husband of Pauline Bonaparte and sister of Napoleon, and executed in Rome from 1805 to 1808, after her marriage into the Borghese family in 1803. It was moved to the Galleria Borghese in Rome circa 1838 where it still resides.

More Information

In the Style of:	Antonio Canova
Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Carved Alabaster
Condition:	Good. Minor chipping around extremities; no breaks, no repairs; variegation to stone; one rear support slightly shorter and doesn't affect stability.
Creation Date:	Second half 19th-Century
Styles / Movements:	Empire, Napoleon, Neoclassical
Incollect Reference #:	303926

Dimensions

W.	18 in;	H.	11.5 in;	D.	5.5 in;
W.	45.72 cm;	H.	29.21 cm;	D.	13.97 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 2012 by Randal Dawkins, Acroterion is a by-appointment gallery in New York’s Hudson Valley, specializing in carefully curated fine and decorative art from ancient to contemporary. With a focus on timeless, unique objects, the collection reflects Dawkins' expertise and passion for exceptional design. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com

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