Venus Drying Herself (the 'Cesarini Venus'), Italian, Florence, second half 17th century
After a Model by Giambologna (Douai 1529-1608 Florence)
Italian, Florence, second half 17th century
Venus Drying Herself (the 'Cesarini Venus')
bearing the inscription IOANNES BOLOGNA BELGA
bronze, on veined marble base
with remains of paper label on underside of base, inscribed Liste 2?, Nr. ?
height of bronze 10 in.; 25.4cm.
height of base 3 ⅞ in.; 9.8cm.
Condition Report:
Standard surface abrasions. Original copper core-pins visible. Some remains of translucent reddish lacquer over rich chocolate-brown patina. Some chips to marble base.
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After a Model by Giambologna (Douai 1529-1608 Florence)
Italian, Florence, second half 17th century
Venus Drying Herself (the 'Cesarini Venus')
bearing the inscription IOANNES BOLOGNA BELGA
bronze, on veined marble base
with remains of paper label on underside of base, inscribed Liste 2?, Nr. ?
height of bronze 10 in.; 25.4cm.
height of base 3 ⅞ in.; 9.8cm.
Condition Report:
Standard surface abrasions. Original copper core-pins visible. Some remains of translucent reddish lacquer over rich chocolate-brown patina. Some chips to marble base.
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