Statue, Venere di Milo - 94 cm - Carrara marble
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Statue depicting the Venus de Milo, carved entirely by hand in Carrara White Statuario Marble, dating to the 19th-century Italian period.
• Sculptor: Guglielmo Pugi (Fiesole, 1850 – Florence, 1915 approx.) was a highly successful Italian sculptor, among the leading exponents of the academic style of the late 19th century and of Italian Liberty (Art Nouveau). Active from 1870, he established his studio in Florence, the city where he worked for his entire life. His workshop specialized in working Carrara Marble. He predominantly created female busts, mythological figures, allegories, and genre scenes characterized by extreme grace, elegance, and meticulous attention to detail in the drapery. In addition to numerous sculptures of academic style, among his best-known works is the bust of King Umberto I commissioned for the main square of his hometown, Fiesole. At his death, his sons continued the business under the signature Fratelli G. e F. Pugi. The Florentine atelier had a fortunate international vocation, exporting a large part of its production abroad, particularly to the United States. The workshop participated in important global showcases of the era, such as the 1901 Buffalo Universal Exposition and the 1904 Saint Louis World’s Fair. Today Guglielmo Pugi’s works are highly sought after in the international antique market and appear in important collections and museums, including the Volterra Historical Museum. (Artwork signed on the back, bottom).
• Dimensions: 94 cm in height • 30 cm in width • 22 cm in depth • weight 50 kg
• Conditions: Very Good, with light and minimal signs of aging. Please carefully view all the numerous photos uploaded before making an offer, to avoid unpleasant situations.
• The packing will be carried out in a custom-made wooden crate directly by Cenzi ArtGallery using highly professional and specific materials. The shipment will be fast, trackable, and insured.
• Cenzi ArtGallery certifies with invoice and appraisal expertise all artworks you decide to purchase, free of charge on request.
Seller's Story
From a visceral passion for collecting to an extraordinary full-time reality: we are the living proof that dreams can become reality overnight.
In 2022, CENZI was born, the first Art Gallery in the world entirely dedicated to sculptural masterpieces in marble and alabaster from the 16th to the 19th century.
We never stop! We cross the borders of Italy, France and half of Europe to unearth artworks that tell centuries-old stories, in the most celebrated cultural capitals, the most prestigious auction houses, international antique fairs, and the fascinating historic residences of noble families.
In our gallery you will find absolute excellence signed by the greatest sculptors of all time.
Transform beauty into value with CENZI ArtGallery and experience the thrill of investing in the eternity of Art.
Translated by Google TranslateStatue depicting the Venus de Milo, carved entirely by hand in Carrara White Statuario Marble, dating to the 19th-century Italian period.
• Sculptor: Guglielmo Pugi (Fiesole, 1850 – Florence, 1915 approx.) was a highly successful Italian sculptor, among the leading exponents of the academic style of the late 19th century and of Italian Liberty (Art Nouveau). Active from 1870, he established his studio in Florence, the city where he worked for his entire life. His workshop specialized in working Carrara Marble. He predominantly created female busts, mythological figures, allegories, and genre scenes characterized by extreme grace, elegance, and meticulous attention to detail in the drapery. In addition to numerous sculptures of academic style, among his best-known works is the bust of King Umberto I commissioned for the main square of his hometown, Fiesole. At his death, his sons continued the business under the signature Fratelli G. e F. Pugi. The Florentine atelier had a fortunate international vocation, exporting a large part of its production abroad, particularly to the United States. The workshop participated in important global showcases of the era, such as the 1901 Buffalo Universal Exposition and the 1904 Saint Louis World’s Fair. Today Guglielmo Pugi’s works are highly sought after in the international antique market and appear in important collections and museums, including the Volterra Historical Museum. (Artwork signed on the back, bottom).
• Dimensions: 94 cm in height • 30 cm in width • 22 cm in depth • weight 50 kg
• Conditions: Very Good, with light and minimal signs of aging. Please carefully view all the numerous photos uploaded before making an offer, to avoid unpleasant situations.
• The packing will be carried out in a custom-made wooden crate directly by Cenzi ArtGallery using highly professional and specific materials. The shipment will be fast, trackable, and insured.
• Cenzi ArtGallery certifies with invoice and appraisal expertise all artworks you decide to purchase, free of charge on request.
Seller's Story
From a visceral passion for collecting to an extraordinary full-time reality: we are the living proof that dreams can become reality overnight.
In 2022, CENZI was born, the first Art Gallery in the world entirely dedicated to sculptural masterpieces in marble and alabaster from the 16th to the 19th century.
We never stop! We cross the borders of Italy, France and half of Europe to unearth artworks that tell centuries-old stories, in the most celebrated cultural capitals, the most prestigious auction houses, international antique fairs, and the fascinating historic residences of noble families.
In our gallery you will find absolute excellence signed by the greatest sculptors of all time.
Transform beauty into value with CENZI ArtGallery and experience the thrill of investing in the eternity of Art.
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Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Neo-Classicism
Marble type
Carrara marble
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Antique
Material
Marble
Title of artwork
Venere di Milo
Signature
Hand signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
94 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
22 cm
Weight
50 kg
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