AN ITALIAN WHITE MARBLE FIGURE OF APHRODITE (VENUS) ANADYOMENE LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY, AFTER THE ANTIQUE Depicted standing, braiding her hair, now on a tapering serpentine marble pedestal approximately figure 149.5cm high, pedestal 108cm high, 257.5cm high overall The title "Venus Anadyomene" is derived from Greek "Venus Rising from the Sea" and is inspired from a now lost painting by Apelles described in Pliny's Natural History. In the ruins of Pompeii can be seen a mural of the subject in the Casa del Principe di Napoli. For a comparable example, of same proportions, form and finish but additionally signed S Palla, see Christie's Amsterdam, The Decorative Arts Sale, September 23rd 2009, Lot 578 (€27,400) Another, slightly taller and from the Florence studio Of Antonio Frilli (Italian, D. 1902) sold, Christie's King Street, The Collector: Live, 12 Nov 2020, Lot 229 (£21,250). Condition Report: The figure- generally good if a little dirty. Some natural inclusions to stone such as to top of right forearm. The white marble with natural slightly smoky grey veining. chips to foot rim. Some spot/rain splash trails and stains. Slight grazing to buttocks The pedestal- the top is 55cm wide- and has been restored. The top with ground section to centre. Otherwise generally good- some edge fritting and some rubbing and small losses to base edges Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN ITALIAN WHITE MARBLE FIGURE OF APHRODITE (VENUS) ANADYOMENE LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY, AFTER THE ANTIQUE Depicted standing, braiding her hair, now on a tapering serpentine marble pedestal approximately figure 149.5cm high, pedestal 108cm high, 257.5cm high overall The title "Venus Anadyomene" is derived from Greek "Venus Rising from the Sea" and is inspired from a now lost painting by Apelles described in Pliny's Natural History. In the ruins of Pompeii can be seen a mural of the subject in the Casa del Principe di Napoli. For a comparable example, of same proportions, form and finish but additionally signed S Palla, see Christie's Amsterdam, The Decorative Arts Sale, September 23rd 2009, Lot 578 (€27,400) Another, slightly taller and from the Florence studio Of Antonio Frilli (Italian, D. 1902) sold, Christie's King Street, The Collector: Live, 12 Nov 2020, Lot 229 (£21,250). Condition Report: The figure- generally good if a little dirty. Some natural inclusions to stone such as to top of right forearm. The white marble with natural slightly smoky grey veining. chips to foot rim. Some spot/rain splash trails and stains. Slight grazing to buttocks The pedestal- the top is 55cm wide- and has been restored. The top with ground section to centre. Otherwise generally good- some edge fritting and some rubbing and small losses to base edges Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
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