Period Early/mid 19th c.
Composition Polished bronze body affixed to marble plinth
Base 12 x 12 cm / 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in
Height 40 cm / 16 in
Condition Very good condition commensurate with age. The bronze had been polished to a high finish. Some small nicks to the marble base.

 


 

We are very pleased to offer a good looking bust of the Roman goddess of wisdom Minerva.

It was purchased from the estate of a titled family in Herefordshire, having been orignally purchased on a Grand Tour of Italy in the nineteenth century. It dates from the early Victorian period.

The body is of bronze and has been polished to a high sheen. Its is affized to a square black marble base

Offered in very good condition commensurate with age.

 


 

Early Victorian Polished Bronze Grand Tour Bust of Minerva

  • Brands Regency
  • Product Code: 6767
  • Availability: Sold

Tags: Bust, Regency, Bronze

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