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Antiquity in Canova’s Eyes

Result EUR61,250
Published on , by Sophie Reyssat
Auction on 13 February 2022 - 14:00 (CET) - 1 ter, boulevard de la République - 92210 Saint-Cloud

This bronze bust of the goddess Hebe proves that ideal beauty is timeless.

French school, early 19th century, after Antonio Canova (1757-1822), Buste de Hébé... Antiquity in Canova’s Eyes

French school, early 19th century, after Antonio Canova (1757-1822), Buste de Hébé (Bust of Hebe), bronze with a brown patina, 39.5 x 22 cm/15.55 x 8.66 in.
Result: €61,250

Estimated at €2,000 at the most, this bronze Buste de Hébé ( Bust of Hebe ) based on the head of the goddess sculpted by Italian artist  Antonio Canova (1757-1822) sparked a bidding war climaxing…
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PAINTINGS, ART OBJECTS AND FINE FURNISHINGS
Sunday 13 February 2022 - 14:00 (CET) - Live
1 ter, boulevard de la République - 92210 Saint-Cloud
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