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Large cameo brooch representing the bust of Paris, Canova late 19th century
Large cameo brooch representing the bust of Paris, Canova late 19th century
Large cameo brooch representing the bust of Paris, Canova late 19th century
Large cameo brooch representing the bust of Paris, Canova late 19th century
Large cameo brooch representing the bust of Paris, Canova late 19th century
Large cameo brooch representing the bust of Paris, Canova late 19th century
Large cameo brooch representing the bust of Paris, Canova late 19th century
Large cameo brooch representing the bust of Paris, Canova late 19th century
Large cameo brooch representing the bust of Paris, Canova late 19th century
Large cameo brooch representing the bust of Paris, Canova late 19th century
Large cameo brooch representing the bust of Paris, Canova late 19th century
Large cameo brooch representing the bust of Paris, Canova late 19th century
Large cameo brooch representing the bust of Paris, Canova late 19th century
Large cameo brooch representing the bust of Paris, Canova late 19th century
Large cameo brooch representing the bust of Paris, Canova late 19th century
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Large cameo brooch representing the bust of Paris, Canova late 19th century

By Gallery Au Temps dAbelina
280 €
19th century
Rome and ancient Greece
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    Large oval cameo brooch on a shell depicting the profile of a man wearing a Phrygian cap. This is a representation of the bust of Paris made by Canova in 1809. Solid silver setting, tested but no visible hallmark.
    Late 19th century.
    Dimensions: H 5 x W 4 x D 1 cm, gross weight: 18 grams

    The bust of Paris by Antonio Canova, Italian sculptor (1757–1822)
    The marble bust of Paris sculpted by Antonio Canova is housed at The Art Institute of Chicago. It was made in 1809.
    Other versions of this bust exist, such as the one commissioned by Empress Josephine, now in the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg. Documents indicate that Canova created four full-length marble statues and at least seven busts of Paris, clearly demonstrating the sculpture's popularity.

    Canova sculpted this bust for his friend Antoine Quatremère de Quincy, a French neoclassical theorist and critic who greatly influenced his artistic ideals. Upon receiving it, Quatremère declared: "It has a mixture of heroism and voluptuousness, nobility and love. I do not believe that in any other work you have ever combined such life, such gentleness, and such chaste purity."

    It depicts the moment in Greek mythology when the shepherd Paris, summoned by Zeus to judge who was the most beautiful between Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, turns to the three goddesses.

    Ref: ENV7CPSWPP

    Condition Very good
    Style Rome and ancient Greece (Brooches Jewelry of Rome and ancient Greece Style)
    Period 19th century (Brooches Jewelry 19th century)
    Country of origin France
    Width (cm) 4
    Height (cm) 5
    Depth (cm) 1
    Materials Shell, Solid silver
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
    Location 37230, Luynes, France
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