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Neoclassical Sculpture by Antonio Canova
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Sculpted by the foremost Neoclassical sculptor in Europe, Antonio Canova, these sculptures exemplify a common theme in art from the early 19th century--a revival of mythological themes and classical ideals from Greco-Roman antiquity.
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Three Graces by Canova
If only these three young beauties could talk! These three personifications of gracefulness from the V&A Museum in London were the constant attendents of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. By Antonio Canova, 1814. Bonded white marble, black base, imported from Italy.
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Medium (pictured): 10"H, 3474_10, $95
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Large (not pictured): 17”H x 10"W x 7"D, 3474_17, $330
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Three Graces by Canova - 11.5
If only these three young beauties could talk! These three personifications of gracefulness were the constant attendants of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Sculpted by the foremost Neoclassical sculptor in Europe, Antonio Canova in 1814, this sculpture exemplifies a common theme in art from this period--a revival of mythological themes and classical ideals from Greco-Roman antiquity. Made from a resin that reveals the smallest of details, this gorgeous sculpture measures 6.5" L x 4.5" W x 12" H 6026, $69
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Dancer by Canova
This sculpture by Antonio Canova was finished just months before he died. It was commissioned by an Englishman named Sir Simon Houghton Clark. It can now be found in the National Gallery of Canada. Made from white Carrara bonded marble, imported from Italy, on a black marble base, and measures 27”H x 9”W x 6”L. 4801, $425
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The Three Dances
Hand in hand, this beautiful sculpture depicts the crowning ceremony of three young semi-nude dancers by Antonio Canova during the Neoclassical period in France. Made from white Carrara bonded marble, imported from Italy, on a black marble base.
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10”H x 7”W x 5”L
4795, $95
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12”H x 5”W x 15”L
4795_12, $210
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Cupid and Psyche 11"
Originally sculpted by Antonio Canova (Rome,1793), Cupid and Psyche is representative of the neoclassical style, which successfully combined emotion and purity. In the myth illustrated here, Eros is about to revive his lover Psyche, who has been put to sleep by a magic perfume. With the original in the Louvre Museum, this reduction is made from resin with a marble appearance, superior refined details, and measures 12”W x 10.25”H x 6”D, 6 lbs. 4969, $66
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Cupid and Psyche
19th-century, Neoclassicism. By Antonio Canova. Bonded white marble, black wood base, imported from Italy.
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Medium: (Top), black wood base, 15" x 8" x 13.5", TAL964_14, $279
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Large: (not pictured), black base, 25" x 18" x 25", TAL964_25, $1260
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Grande: (Bottom), wood base, bonded white carrara marble, imported from Italy, 18”H x 27”W, 4674, $1050
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