The Bust of Peace, a recently rediscovered white marble sculpture by Antonio Canova (1757-1822), one of the most celebrated and expensive sculptors of the early 19th century. The figure of peace was given to Canova’s long-time British patron whose family owned it for generations. The sculpture will be auctioned on July 4, in first public outing in 200 years, and is expected to make over ?1m($1.32m), according to Sotheby’s in London. (Photo/VCG)
The Bust of Peace, a recently rediscovered white marble sculpture by Antonio Canova (1757-1822), one of the most celebrated and expensive sculptors of the early 19th century. The figure of peace was given to Canova’s long-time British patron whose family owned it for generations. The sculpture will be auctioned on July 4, in first public outing in 200 years, and is expected to make over ?1m($1.32m), according to Sotheby’s in London. (Photo/VCG)
The Bust of Peace, a recently rediscovered white marble sculpture by Antonio Canova (1757-1822), one of the most celebrated and expensive sculptors of the early 19th century. The figure of peace was given to Canova’s long-time British patron whose family owned it for generations. The sculpture will be auctioned on July 4, in first public outing in 200 years, and is expected to make over ?1m($1.32m), according to Sotheby’s in London. (Photo/VCG)
