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Late Summer 2021 Fine Art and Estate Auction

After Ferdinand Barbedienne, Venus Holding Shell

This auction ended on August 19, 2021.

Start price: $800

Estimated price: $1,600 - $10,000

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Description

Item/Description: A large, patinated bronze sculpture portraying Venus, loosely draped and seated on a beach. She is surrounded by shells and holds a scallop in her hand. Demure, intimate pose.

Material: Bronze.

Dimensions: Length: 28"; Width: 24"; Height: 24 1/2".

Condition: Surface wear and scratches.

Age: Late 19th / Early 20th Century

Provenance: Private Estate.

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