Vincenzo Consani Sold at Auction Prices

VINCENZO CONSANI ITALIAN, 1818-1887 VITTORIA inscribed V. CONSANI marble height 85in. 215.9cm. pedes...

VINCENZO CONSANI ITALIAN, 1818-1887 VITTORIA inscribed V. CONSANI marble height 85in. 215.9cm. pedestal height 41 1/2 in. 105.4cm. Monumental sculpture became popular during the third quarter of the 19th century with outstanding representative works by Bartholdi, Fremiet and Mercie. Often executed in bronze, this Vittoria ranks among the most rare examples of marble sculpture. Carved out of a single block of marble, it is a major technical feat. The high degree of finish and careful modeling of the female form is evidence of the importance of the commission. Another version of this work is in the Palazzo Pitti, Florence.