A fine Pair of Mid 19th Century Porcelain Columns in soft dove grey with beautifully modelled neo classical maidens much influence by Canova.
c. 1850
Antonio Canova ( 1 November 1757 – 13 October 1822 ) was an Italian sculptor from the Republic of Venice who became famous for his marble sculptures that delicately rendered nude flesh. The epitome of the neoclassical style, his work marked a return to classical refinement after the theatrical excesses of Baroque sculpture. Among Canova's English pupils were sculptors Sir Richard Westmacott and John Gibson.
Height33.00 inch(83.8 cm)
Diameter12.50 inch(31.7 cm)
Ref No. 6499