Italian Grand Tour patinated bronze sculpture of Nike Winged Victory standing on a black marble sphere, attired in a classical robe, holding a bow, and extending a crown of olive leaves, with a later metal band with a red stone wrapped around her right arm, resting on a marble pedestal. Signed "G. Sommer Napoli" on […]
Lot 145: 2 Grand Tour Sculptures, Dante & Michelangelo
Two (2) Italian Grand Tour sculptures, including Dante and Michelangelo. 1st item: Patinated bronze portrait bust after Franta Anyz (Czech, 1879-1934) depicting poet and philosopher Dante Alighieri. Titled to shoulders DAN TES. 12 1/4" H x 16 1/2" W x 7 3/8" D. 2nd item: Carrara marble bas relief profile portrait after Michelangelo Buonarroti's (Italian, […]
Lot 142: After Falconet, Alabaster Sculpture "Venus After the Bath"
After Etienne Maurice Falconet (France, 1716-1791) carved alabaster nude sculpture titled "Venus After the Bath" depicting the goddess in contrapposto with a garment at her waist, leaning on a tree stump with seashell decoration, all on a circular base. 27 1/2" H x 8 1/2" W x 9 1/2" D. 19th century. PROVENANCE: The Estate […]
Lot 143: Guiseppe Bessi Marble Sculpture, Beatrice
Guiseppe Bessi (Italy, 1857-1922) marble full-length sculpture of a figure attired in a crown and full habit incised with ornate decoration, walking forward on mosaic pavement holding a book and flowers. Signed "Prof. G. Bessi" on reverse edge of base. 27 1/2" H x 8 1/2" W x 11" D. Italian, Late 19th/early 20th century. […]
Lot 141: 2 Italian Grand Tour Marble Sculptures, Venus de Milo & Bust of Hebe
Two (2) Italian marble reproduction sculptures, including Venus and Hebe. 1st item: Sculpture depicting the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite, after the famous Hellenistic piece known by its Roman title of Venus de Milo. 25 3/4" H x 7" W x approx. 8" D. Circa 1900. 2nd item: Bust depicting the Greek goddess of youth […]
Lot 140: After Andrea del Sarto, Madonna of the Harpies, 19th C.
After Andrea Del Sarto (Italy,1486-c.1530) large oil on canvas painting of "Madonna of the Harpies" depicting the Virgin standing on a pedestal holding the Christ child with putti at her feet, and two Saints, Francis of Assisi and John the Evangelist at their side in "sacra conversazione". Housed in a Casetta style wood frame with […]
Lot 139: Large Old Master Style Oil, Holy Family with St. Elizabeth and John the Baptist, L. Pisani
Large Italian oil on canvas Baroque religious painting depicting the Holy Family with Mary holding the infant Jesus as he reaches out to bless young John the Baptist. Saint Joseph puts his hands on the young boy's shoulder while Saint Elizabeth stands behind. They stand in front of a classical column with a red garment […]
Lot 138: After Fra Angelico Gilt Religious Icon
Religious gothic oil painting on panel after Fra Angelico (Italian, 1395-1455), depicting an angel with incised rays around the head that expand outward in a sun-like manner, standing and holding a trumpet. Housed in a carved gilt double columnated gothic-style frame with arches and carved decoration. Sight: 15 3/8" H x 6" W. Framed: 28 […]
Lot 137: After Baldassare Peruzzi Gilt Panel, "Apollo Dancing with the Nine Muses"
After Baldassare Peruzzi (Italy, 1481-1536) gilt and tempera on board of "Apollo Dancing with the Nine Muses" depicting the Greek god joining hands with a group of muses dancing in a circular formation with each muse identified in Greek on the painted scroll below. Housed in an ornately carved giltwood frame with egg and dart […]
Lot 136: After Fra Angelico, Annunciation and Adoration of the Magi, Grand Tour
After Fra Angelico (Italian, 1395-1455) tempura and gilt paint on panel icon titled "The Annunciation and Adoration of the Magi" depicting two religious scenes with incised decoration. Above, the Angel Gabriel visits Mary in an interior scene to announce to her that she will give birth to the Christchild, with the Holy Spirit in the […]