Lot no. 308
Antonio Canova
Bassano del Grappa 1757 – 1822 Venice
Bust of Hebe
Between 1813 and 1817/18
Carrara marble
Original patina, fine bored holes around the hair. Differentiated treatment of the surface of the body and hair areas. Nose and three pearls on the tiara repaired. Bust and base from two parts. Isolated minor puncture holes
Private collection, Bergamo / since the 1980s private collection, Northern Germany
50,5 cm
19 7/8 in.
Margin scheme.
Bust of Hebe
Zwischen 1813 und 1817/18
Carrara-Marmor
50,5 cm
19 7/8 in.
Differenzbesteuert.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Sculpture and bronzes
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