Lot n° 101
Estimation :
10000 - 15000
EUR
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Result
: 18 850EUR
Antonio CANOVA (1757–1822), after - Lot 101
Antonio CANOVA (1757–1822), after
Italian School, 19th century.
Bust of Paris
White marble sculpture, resting on a pedestal.
H_67 cm W_32 cm
(Minor chips)
This is a very beautiful version of the bust created in 1809 by the sculptor Canova for his friend Antoine Quatremère de Quincy, a theorist of Neoclassicism who had a great influence on the artist. The work depicts the moment when the shepherd Paris turns his head to choose which of the goddesses—Hera, Athena, or Aphrodite—is the most beautiful. The work received an enthusiastic reception from critics, who noted that the curls escaping from the Phrygian cap gave the face an air of sensuality and idealized gentleness. Quatremère de Quincy praised the “harmony of the contours, the firmness mingled with grace in the forms, and beauty in all its aspects.” At the same time, Canova was creating a full-length version for Josephine, intended for Malmaison and now located in Saint Petersburg. Both works were highly successful, as Canova produced four full-length versions and at least seven busts.
Expert: Philippe COMMENGES
Expert: Philippe COMMENGES
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