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Venus
Sculptor: Unknown
Copper alloy, probably bronze, gilt. Venus stands with draperies billowing out leaving her shoulders, legs and bust bare. In both hands she holds flowers and her left foot rests on a dolphin's head. Her head is turned slightly to the right and is turned downwards. Mounted on a green marble plinth.
History note: (with M.19A-1950) Henry Harris Collection; sold Sotheby's, London, 24 October 1950, part of lot 93, as 'Mar's and 'Venus'; bought A. Spero (£240); given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, 1950.
Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Method of acquisition: Given (1950) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
18th Century, Early#
Circa
1700
CE
-
1730
CE
A figure for a niche in a tall cabinet, the chasing stopping short at the rear.
Previously thought by Mr Goldschmidt and John Pope Henessey (7.10.63) to be in the style of Tiziano Aspetti (1565-1607).
Plinth
composed of
green marble
Venus
Depth 7.6 cm
Height 25.5 cm
Width 7.9 cm
Figure
probably bronze, gilt
Copper alloy
Bronze
Accession number: M.19B-1950
Primary reference Number: 13918
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_19B_1950
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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