Lot 216: PIETRO BARZANTI 1842-1881 A CARVED CARRARA MARBLE FIGURE OF VENUS LAST QUATER 19 TH CENTURY

PROPERTY OF A NEW YORK PRIVATE COLLECTOR

LAST QUATER 19^TH CENTURY

measurements
height 32 in.

alternate measurements
81.5 cm

signed P. Barzanti Florence.

NOTE

Pietro Barzanti and the Galleria Barzanti (or Bazzanti) were a source of numerous marbles purchased by 19^th century grand tourists. Copies of favorite models by popular sculptors such as Bartolini and Danncker were retailed by the Gallery.