Sale 5303
London, South Kensington
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16 September 2014
Price realised
GBP 4,000
Estimate
AN ITALIAN CARVED MARBLE FIGURE ENTITLED 'DANCER WITH FINGER TOUCHING HER CHIN' LATE 19TH CENTURY, AFTER ANTONIO CANOVA (1757-1822) Modelled in classical drapery and with a garland hanging from her wrist, restorations 43 ¼ in. (109.5 cm.)
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The present lot is after one of the original three marble sculptures by Canova, 'Dancer With Hands on Hips', 'Dancer With Finger Touching Her Chin', and 'Dancer With Cymbals', executed between 1805 and 1814.
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This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
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