Eclectic Collections Auction (Sale #330)
Lot 225:
Antonio Canova
After Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) ‘Venus’ Lamp
A gilt statue depicting the goddess partially robed, converted into a lamp having a later slag glass shade in an array of colors in a hummingbird and floral design
Property from: a Private Collector, Lake Zurich, Illinois
Height: 53 inches, Diameter: 19 inches (with shade)
Condition: overall light wear consistent with normal use, statue having a chip and missing piece on the top head at joint with lamp stem, nicks, chips, finish cracks and gilt wear, shade wobbly, working when tested
Category: Decorative Arts > Lamps
Estimated Sale Time: 11:43 am CST
Shipping Status:
Shipping Quote
Last modified: May 2, 2025, 1:45 pm
Condition report:
overall light wear consistent with normal use, statue having a chip and missing piece on the top head at joint with lamp stem, nicks, chips, finish cracks and gilt wear, shade wobbly, working when tested
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