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Bust of the Emperor bareheaded after Antonio Canova 2/10, height 150 mm, beautiful patina, France

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Bust of the Emperor bareheaded after Antonio Canova 2/10, height 150 mm, beautiful patina, France

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Estim. 120 - 150 EUR

CANOVA (1757-1822), (d'après). Allégorie de la lecture : Amour lisant Epreuve en terre cuite. H. : 39 cm.

Estim. 900 - 1 350 EUR

After Antonio Canova, Creugas of Epidamnos 19th century, dark patinated bronze, after the marble figure of the ancient pugilist created by Antonio Canova around 1800, which, together with its counterpart Damoxenos, is now in the Vatican Museums, as a nude, covered only by a leaf, on a probably later, multi-part granite base, a cast seam with splint slightly visible, minimally rubbed, h bronze 62 cm, h total 75 cm.

Estim. 600 - 900 EUR

After Antonio Canova, Damoxenos Circa 1900, dark patinated bronze, foundry mark Oskar Gladenbeck G.m.b.H. on the base, Depiction of the ancient pugilist, part of a pair consisting of the sitter and his opponent Creugas, according to tradition, they once fought in the traditional competition at the Nemean Games and no clear winner could be determined between the two in the fight, whereupon it was decided by the judges, The judges then decided that both would be awarded a blow to the head in order to put their opponent out of action, as Creugas was unsuccessful in this endeavour, Damoxenos was given the chance, he thrust his hand through his opponent's peritoneum and tore his intestines out of his stomach, he can be seen here shortly before the blow, on a long rectangular plinth, good condition for age, h 66 cm overall. Info: The original sculptures of Creugas and Damoxenos by Antonio Canova are in the Vatican Museums in Rome. Source: Internet: Internet.

Estim. 20 - 25 EUR

After Antonio CANOVA (1757-1822) L'enfant écrivant alabaster sculpture. Height: 27 cm

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