Bisque Figural Group of Theseus Defeating the Centaur After Antonius Canova (Italian, 1757-1822)

Description:

Bisque Figural Group of Theseus Defeating the Centaur After Antonius Canova (Italian, 1757-1822), France, 19th century, heavily carved, on a naturalistic ovoid base, ht. 16 in.
Estimate $600-800

Restorations to club near hand and to tail at join. lagre hairline to backisde and under base. Firing lines under a foot and a hand.


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