Venus Italica Statue candle holder reproduction of defects

reproduction of defects

Width:200cm / (79")

The scene reflects the famous episode from Greek mythology in which King Priam begs Achilles for the return of his son Hector’s remains

Annibale de Lotto - Il Granchio Bronze Sculpture is made with the lost-wax casting process

Venus Italica Statue candle holder reproduction of defectsVenus Italica Statue inspired by the celebrated marble sculpture commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte and created by Italian sculptor Antonio Canova (ca 1802). This artwork was to serve as replacement for the Venus de Medici, ancient Greek sculpture, which had been taken to the Louvre in 1802 by orders of Napoleon. After Napoleon's abdication the Venus de Medici had to be returned to Italy in 1815. BONDED MARBLE Our bonded marble sculptures are crafted