CA0355 Grand Tour library bronze of the Belvedere Antinous

Rare example of a late 19th century Grand Tour dark patinated library bronze statue of the Belvedere Antinous. After the Hadrianic copy of a the original bronze by Praxiteles, discovered in 1540 and now housed in the Museo Pio-Clementino in the Vatican Collections in Rome. Described in the early 19th century as "one of the most perfect statues that has come down to us from antiquity" and "undoubtedly one of the most beautiful heads of a young man from Antiquity". Versions can also be seen in other prominent collections including the Met, Bode and the National Trust. Good quality heavy bronze presented on an associated Breccia Aleppo circular marble base. Italy, circa 1890.

H 39.5cm x W 14.75cm x D 12.75cm