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VENUS

• VENETIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF VENUS
  VENETIAN BRONZE FIGURE OF VENUS Modeled semi-draped with weight on right hip and with right hand raised to breast red-brown patina beneath black lacquer on cylindrical green marble pedestal. 11 and 14 1/2 in.
• A composition stone statue of
  A composition stone statue of Venus, 88cm high
• EXHIBITED ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF
  EXHIBITED ROMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF VENUS, EX-SOTHEBY'SRoman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A stunning leaded bronze figure of Venus (Greek Aphrodite), the goddess of love and beauty, resembling Praxiteles Aphrodite of Knidos, enveloped in a verdant green patina. Crowned by a crescent-shaped diadem, the gorgeous deity stands in contrapposto with her right leg bent at the knee and her weight gracefully shifted. Her left arm gently bends as her hand grazes her body, hovering over her sex, perhaps a gesture of modesty like the Venus Pudica, and her right hand extends out from her body in a welcoming pose. The goddess turns her head ever-so-slightly toward her right, her tranquil visage displaying naturalistic features framed by a rolled back coiffure resolving in a chignon, while soft tendrils grace her shoulders. A truly remarkable relic from the ancient Roman Empire! Size: 2" W x 6.5" H (5.1 cm x 16.5 cm); 7.9" H (20.1 cm) on included custom stand. A breathtaking representation of the goddess who possessed such sublime beauty that she inspired much rivalry among the gods, all of whom wished to make her his wife. According to classical mythology, Jupiter (Zeus) determined that Venus (Aphrodite) would marry Vulcan (Hephaestus), the handicapped blacksmith god. Vulcan in turn created a magical girdle to guarantee her fidelity. Unfortunately for him, the Goddess of Love and Beauty proved unfaithful. Venus (Aphrodite) has inspired countless representations in visual culture, among the most famous, Attic sculptor Praxiteles' "Aphrodite of Knidos" (ca. 360 to 330 BCE) and Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli's "Birth of Venus" (1484-86). Published in Eisenberg, J. "Art of the Ancient World." Vol. XXVI, New York, 2015, no. 43; also "Art of the Ancient World." New York, 1985, no. 281. Exhibited in Picker Art Gallery, Colgate University and Ohio University Art Museum, 1985 to 1994 CE. Provenance: ex-private Michigan, USA collection, acquired in 1985; ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York, New York, USA; ex-Sotheby's, London, July 9, 1984, Lot 315 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #171565 Condition: Losses to middle finger of left hand. Light surface wear commensurate with age, as shown. Otherwise, excellent with lovely patina.
• A Continental Bronze Figure after
  A Continental Bronze Figure after the Antique depicting Venus Callipyge also known in Greek as Aphrodite Kallipygos raised on a circular plinth base. Height 23 1/4 inches.
• VENUS AND CUPID BRONZE
  VENUS AND CUPID BRONZE SCULPTUREDESCRIPTION: A Bronze group sculpture of Venus and Cupid. This is a large classical themed bronze sculpture depicting Venus seated on a rock looking over the infant Cupid who reaches up to his mother. This large bronze sits atop an octagonal shaped black marble base. CIRCA: 20th Century. DIMENSIONS: H: 20 1/2" W: 9" D: 10". CONDITION: Vintage condition with some marble chips on base. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• Late 19th/early 20th century
  Late 19th/early 20th century classical marble bust of Venus raised on a circular socle base. 15"H. Good condition.
• PUBLISHED / EXHIBITED ROMAN
  PUBLISHED / EXHIBITED ROMAN BRONZE VENUS W/ SILVER EYES...Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A stunning leaded bronze figure of Venus (Greek Aphrodite), the goddess of love and beauty, enveloped in a verdant green patina. Crowned by a crescent-shaped diadem, the gorgeous deity stands in contrapposto with her right leg bent at the knee and her weight gracefully shifted. Her left arm gently bends as her hand grazes her body, hovering over her sex, perhaps a gesture of modesty like the Venus Pudica, and her right hand extends out from her body in a welcoming pose. The goddess turns her head ever-so-slightly toward her right, her tranquil visage displaying naturalistic features framed by a rolled back coiffure resolving in a chignon, while soft tendrils grace her shoulders. A truly remarkable relic from the ancient Roman Empire! Size: 1.5" W x 3.4" H (3.8 cm x 8.6 cm); 5" H (12.7 cm) on included custom stand. A breathtaking representation of the goddess who possessed such sublime beauty that she inspired much rivalry among the gods, all of whom wished to make her his wife. According to classical mythology, Jupiter (Zeus) determined that Venus (Aphrodite) would marry Vulcan (Hephaestus), the handicapped blacksmith god. Vulcan in turn created a magical girdle to guarantee her fidelity. Unfortunately for him, the Goddess of Love and Beauty proved unfaithful. Venus (Aphrodite) has inspired countless representations in visual culture, among the most famous, Attic sculptor Praxiteles' "Aphrodite of Knidos" (ca. 360 to 330 BCE) and Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli's "Birth of Venus" (1484-86). Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. IV (1985), no. 194; vol. VI, 2 (1991), no. 119. On loan to Ball State University Art Museum, George Mason University, and Fitchburg Art Museum from 1997 to 2016. Provenance: private Jersey City, New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-private K.D. collection, Warwick Rhode Island, USA, acquired from Royal-Athena in August 1997 - On loan to Ball State University Art Museum, George Mason University, and Fitchburg Art Museum from 1997 to 2016. Published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, vol. IV (1985), no. 194; vol. VI, 2 (1991), no. 119. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #169899 Condition: Losses to lower legs and feet. Expected surface wear with abrasions and softening of detail, commensurate with age. Bronze has developed a gorgeous green patina.
• Continental, French or Italian,
  Continental, French or Italian, patinated bronze figure of the Venus de Medici 19th century; idealized beauty leaning on a tree trunk with aldine dolphin, signed with initials on base, 24 1/2 in. H.
• Twentieth century white marble
  Twentieth century white marble statue modeled after Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus"; the classical goddess appears floating towards the shore on a shell. 66 1/2"H. Good condition. Provenance: From the Indianapolis estate of Ted Z. Leslie.
• BRONZE FIGURE OF VENUS, LATE 20TH
  BRONZE FIGURE OF VENUS, LATE 20TH CENTURYA late 20th century patinated full length bronze figure of Venus, mounted atop a dark brown marble base, unsigned. Measuring 14.5" high.
• LARGE CAST STONE FIGURE, VENUS,
  LARGE CAST STONE FIGURE, VENUS, ON SHELL PEDESTAL(lot) Large cast stone garden statue, Venus, 20thc., with flowing hair, standing within a shell, resting on a short shaped plinth with shell motif, both in white paint, figure: approx 46"h, 18"w, plinth: approx 15.75"h, overall: approx 61.75"
• A modern bronze figure of
  A modern bronze figure of ''Standing Venus'' after the Antique on veined black plinth 13.5ins high
• Probably late 19th century unsigned
  Probably late 19th century unsigned the draped figure depicted as Venus in the Judgment of Paris reclining on a sofa.
• Miniature after Boucher, Venus with
  Miniature after Boucher, Venus with an adoring cupid, unsigned, French School after Francois Boucher, French, 1703-1770, oil on convex oval copper plate, 3-3/4 x 3 in.; 19th century wood frame with gilt brass oval sight molding. Yellowed varnish, abrasions, craquelure; frame with abrasions.
• A MARBLE GROUP OF VENUS INSTRUCTING
  A MARBLE GROUP OF VENUS INSTRUCTING CUPID the young god seated on a pedestal reading, whilst Venus looks on, 108cm high Note: A similar French 18th century example is in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number 14.40.671.
• VENUS METAL SCULPTURE 16" Metal
  VENUS METAL SCULPTURE 16" Metal sculpture with bronze patina depicting Venus standing on a seashell. Provenance: Sanford P. Gross, Esq., lifetime private collection, Pittsburgh, PA. Unmarked.
• Shakespeare, William. Venus and
  Shakespeare, William. Venus and Adonis, No 117 of 502, Shakespeare Head press Stratford on Avon, 1905. Small 4to., orig. vellum backed boards/Provenance: Spetchley Park
• MODERN ABSTRACT 'STANDING VENUS'
  MODERN ABSTRACT 'STANDING VENUS' BRONZE SCULPTURE Modern Cubist abstract patinated verdigris bronze statue sculpture depicting a standing nude woman with her arms raised over her head, apparently unsigned, in the manner of Alexander Archipenko (Ukrainian/American, 1887-1964). 17" H x 3" W x 2.5" D.
• VINTAGE KOSMOLUX ITALIAN MARBLE
  VINTAGE KOSMOLUX ITALIAN MARBLE VENUS SCULPTURE Italy,20th CenturySculpture of Venus upon a shell holding her breast and hair down by her side.
• BRONZE VENUS, MUSEE DU LOUVRE, 27
  BRONZE VENUS, MUSEE DU LOUVRE, 27 1/2" TALLEarly 20th century French bronze statue of Venus, from the Louvre Museum. Measures 27 1/2" tall. Very good condition with minor wear to patina. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• Juriaen Jacobsz (Jacobsen) painting
  Juriaen Jacobsz (Jacobsen) painting (German/Flemish, 1626-1685), Venus and Mars discovered by Vulcan, signed middle left "J. Jacob__1676", oil on canvas, 42-1/2 x 37-1/2 in.; 20th century wood cushion style frame. Lined with 20th century wax and linen, crackle, areas of overcleaning, several periods of restoration, most recent retouch to Vulcan, Venus' back and buttocks, Mars' hair, some in background and possibly at signature, 30 percent of surface affected; frame with abrasions.
• ROMAN EMPIRE STYLE MARBLE HEAD OF A
  ROMAN EMPIRE STYLE MARBLE HEAD OF A GODDESS, PROBABLY VENUS POSSIBLY RENAISSANCE PERIOD, 14TH-17TH CENTURYRoman Empire Style Marble Head of a Goddess, Probably Venus, Possibly Renaissance Period, 14th-17th Century Modeled with her head turned slightly toward the right, carved with an oval face, rounded forehead, lidded almond-shaped eyes, a fine brow line that rises gracefully at the center and merges with the bridge of her nose, a soft rounded chin, and full, wavy, centrally-parted, upswept coiffure bound in a bow-shaped chignon over the nape of her neck. On a later mottled rouge marble socle base. Restoration to tip of nose. Height of head: 6 in (15.2 cm); Height overall: 10 in (25.4 cm)Property from the Mary E. Weinmann Trust
• ITALIAN SCHOOL, 16TH-17TH
  ITALIAN SCHOOL, 16TH-17TH CENTURY, DEPICTION OF VENUS AS EARTHLY LOVE, OIL ON CANVAS, FRAME: 26-1/4 X 22-1/2 INItalian School, 16th-17th Century, Depiction of Venus as Earthly Love, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 26-1/4 x 22-1/2 in,
• LOVELY & IMPORTANT ROMAN SILVER
  LOVELY & IMPORTANT ROMAN SILVER STATUETTE OF VENUSRoman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to early 3rd century CE. An exquisite statuette cast from 70% to 75% silver depicting Venus (Greek Aphrodite), the goddess of love, romance, and passion. Venus stands with her left leg extended and wears a luxurious chiton that is draped across her left shoulder. Her right hand is held atop her thigh as her left hand grasps her breast to keep her flowing garment from falling. Her classic visage is defined by sensitive almond-shaped eyes under heavy brows, a petite nose above full lips, rounded cheeks, and a scallop-adorned fillet, all beneath a wavy, centrally parted coiffure which culminates in a bun on the verso. The importance of this piece stems from its large size - similar examples tend to be smaller - and how it is made from silver rather than bronze or another, less opulent material. An exceedingly rare and exemplary statuette of Venus! Size: 1.25" W x 4.7" H (3.2 cm x 11.9 cm); 7.25" H (18.4 cm) on included custom stand; silver quality: 70% to 75% Venus (Aphrodite in the Greek pantheon) has inspired countless depictions throughout the history of artistic creation. Among the most famous are Greek Attic sculptor Praxiteles' "Aphrodite of Knidos" (ca. 360 to 330 BCE), the equally famous "Lely's Venus" (ca. 100 to 199 CE), Alexandros of Antioch's "Venus de Milo" (ca. 130 to 100 BCE), the Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli's masterful painting "Birth of Venus" (1484 to 1486 CE), and Baroque artist Peter Paul Rubens' equally masterful painting "Judgement of Paris" (ca. 1636). Cf. a similar example with less clothing at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1995.539.14 Cf. a similar example with gilded details at The J. Paul Getty Museum, object number 76.AM.4 This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world's largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques. Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010; ex-Artemis Gallery, Colorado, USA; ex-private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #148390 Condition: Modern restoration to head and small area of pleated gown. Losses to areas of base as shown, some stable hairline fissures, softening to some finer details, with some areas of pitting, and some areas of stabilization on back of legs and front of right leg. Light earthen deposits and wonderful green, gold, and russet patina throughout. Figure cannot be removed from display stand for accurate weighing.
• A Continental Carved Ivory Figurine
  A Continental Carved Ivory Figurine of Venus The finely carved nude figure of the goddess stands on a column base next to a dolphin ridden by two tiny putti, overall approx. 9-3/4"H.
• LARGE CAST STONE FIGURE, VENUS ON
  LARGE CAST STONE FIGURE, VENUS ON PEDESTAL, 70"H(lot) Large cast stone garden sculpture, Venus, 20th c., standing within a shell, rising on plinth base with laurel wreath motifs, approx 70"h, 17.5"w, 17.5"d **PLEASE NOTE: All of the cast stone and garden pieces in this auction have inherent flaws and evidence of outdoor use. Most are likely to have small chips, hairlines or imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.**
• A Continental Bronze Figure of
  A Continental Bronze Figure of Venus on a Marble Base 19th Century Height 10 x diameter 4 3/4 inches.
• SAUVAGE VENUS DE MILO GRAND TOUR
  SAUVAGE VENUS DE MILO GRAND TOUR BRONZE SCULPTURE France,Early 20 CenturyCast bronze modeled after Alexandros of Antioch's Venus de Milo, on display at the Louvre museum in Paris, France.
• A Haddonstone figure of Venus after
  A Haddonstone figure of Venus after Giambologna on an octagonal plinth 140cm (55") high
• Agnès Husz. Venus. 2008, glazed
  Agnès Husz. Venus. 2008, glazed stoneware. 22 h × 18 w × 16 d in. estimate: $2,000–3,000. Incised signature near base ‘Agnes Husz’. Provenance: Ippodo Gallery, New York | Private Collection, Florida
• PATINATED BRONZE VENUS DE MILO
  PATINATED BRONZE VENUS DE MILO SCULPTURE, 39.5"HPatinated bronze sculpture, Venus de Milo, after the ancient Greek original by Alexandros of Antioch, base inscribed "Reduction Sauvage," approx 39.5"h
• LIFE-SIZE CAST IRON HOLLOW FIGURE
  LIFE-SIZE CAST IRON HOLLOW FIGURE OF VENUSLife-size cast iron hollow figure of Venus, depicting a draped maiden, on shaped square base, intact with crack to side, heavily oxidized, approx 69"h, 18"w, 16"d
• +JOSEPH SOLMAN (AMERICAN, 1909-
  +JOSEPH SOLMAN (AMERICAN, 1909- 2008), "VENUS OF 23RD ST.", 1936, LINOCUT, EDITION OF 50, DEPICTS ALLEY WAY WITH TRADESMAN SIGNS DEPICTING PARTIALLY NUDE WOMEN, SIGNED, DATED, AND NUMBERED IN GRAPHITE IN LOWER MARGIN,...+Joseph Solman (American, 1909- 2008), "Venus of 23rd St.", 1936, linocut, edition of 50, depicts alley way with tradesman signs depicting partially nude women, signed, dated, and numbered in graphite in lower margin, no. 38/50, hinged at top to folded frame with clear plastic overlay, wear consistent with age including even toning, a few pen marks, undulations of paper at edges, etc., paper size: 12 1/2" h. x 9 3/4" w. [NOTE: Solman (along with Mark Rothko) was the unofficial co-leader of The Ten, a group of expressionist painters exhibiting at the Mercury Galleries in 1938. [PROVENANCE: Purchased from Keith Sheridan Fine Prints, Myrtle Beach, SC in 2014. Copy of receipt available to successful bidder.]
• CLASSICAL-STYLE STATUE OF
  CLASSICAL-STYLE STATUE OF VENUSClassical-Style Statue of Venus, cast cement; with pedestal Dimensions: Figure: 48 x 20 x 15 in. (121.9 x 50.8 x 38.1 cm.), Pedestal: 22 x 18 x 18 in. (55.9 x 45.7 x 45.7 cm.) Provenance: Property from the Dr. Levinson Estate, Los Angeles, California Condition: The figure with a crack spanning the circumference of the neck.
• Bronze figure, Venus, leaning on
  Bronze figure, Venus, leaning on a harp and on a naturalistic base, unsigned, gilt bronze, French, 19th century, 19 in.
• FRENCH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY 18" x
  FRENCH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY 18" x 13" Venus with Cupids. Oil on canvas over bracket and keyed wood stretcher, copper nails in tacking margins, signed lower right indistinctly Diaz, canvas verso stamped Blanchet Paris. Depicting Venus with two winged cherubs in a dark landscape. In black painted and gilt wood frame overall 22 ¾" x 17 ?".