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Italy 17th century - A 17th century Italian bronze figure of Venus

Auction 1097 - overview Cologne
18.11.2017, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings, Drawings, and Sculpture
Estimate: 3.000 € - 4.000 €
Result: 9.300 € (incl. premium)

Italy 17th century

A 17th century Italian bronze figure of Venus

Cast in the round, patinated. A nude figure of Venus standing in contrapposto and facing to one side, concealing her nudity with her hands. Her attribute, the dolphin, can be seen at her feet.
The plinth presumably subsequently soldered on, with an ammendment to the reverse. Height 23.5 cm.

Provenance

Collection of Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Salber, Cologne.