Antonio Canova (1757–1822) was an Italian Neoclassical sculptor, widely considered to be one of the greatest of his time. He is known for his marble sculptures, which often depicted mythological and historical subjects. Canova's work had a significant impact on the development of sculpture in Europe and helped to revive the classical tradition. Some of his most famous works include "Theseus and the Minotaur" and "Perseus with the Head of Medusa." Canova died in 1822 and was buried in the church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice, Italy.

He was a popular artist among the wealthy British and European travellers of the Grand Tour, which was an 18th and 19th century tradition of young, upper-class Europeans traveling through Europe for the purpose of culture and education. Canova's sculptures were considered to be some of the finest examples of classical art, and many Grand Tourists more...

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A pair of bronze sleeping lions, after the originals by Antonio…

Bronze Sleeping Lions: Inspired by Canova's Originals at St. Peter's

A pair of bronze sleeping lions, after the originals by Antonio Canova, the recumbent beasts on integral rectangular bases. Height 55 cm, width 49 cm, length 114 cm. Other notes: the travertine originals guard the tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St Peter's…

A Carrara marble figure of Ariadne on the Panther Italian 19th…

Ariadne on the Panther: Carrara Marble Figure, 19th Century

A Carrara marble figure of Ariadne on the Panther Italian 19th century 61 cm high, 54 cm wide, 20 cm deep After Johann Heinrich von Dannecker, Stuttgart (1758-1841 ). Ariadne, the daughter of the King Minos of Crete, having helped Theseus, whom she loved,…

After Antonio Canova 1757-1822, Creugas brass casting after the…

Creugas Brass Casting by Antonio Canova Replica

After Antonio Canova 1757-1822, Creugas brass casting after the original

Antonio Frilli (Italian, 1860 - 1902), marble sculpture of the…

Frilli's Three Graces Sculpture

Antonio Frilli (Italian, 1860 - 1902), marble sculpture of the Three Graces, c. 1890, after the model by Antonio Canova, modelled as three nude women standing in an intimate embrace, signed 'A. Frilli' and inscribed 'Firenze', on verdigris marble pedestal…

A marble statue, 'Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss', after…

Revived Love: Canova's Psyche and Cupid Statue

A marble statue, 'Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss', after Antonio Canova, 19th century, the Carrara marble sculpture featuring the languishing Psyche and her rescuer upon a bow shaped alabaster base, after the 1787 original, 32 cm high, 60 cm long

A pair of late 19th century bronze models after Antonio Canova…

Bronze Models of Canova's Pugilists

A pair of late 19th century bronze models after Antonio Canova (1757-1852) of the pugilists Creugas and Damoxenos, probably Italian. Each with their Italian name 'Creugante' and 'Damosseno,' inscribed to base, Creugas with his fist resting atop his head…

A concrete garden statue, 'Venus of the Bath' (after Canova),…

Weathered Venus Garden Statue

A concrete garden statue, 'Venus of the Bath' (after Canova), old weathered patina. Height 130 cm.

Pietro Bernasconi (1826-1891, Italian), A Child's First…

"A Child's First Misfortune" by Pietro Bernasconi

Pietro Bernasconi (1826-1891, Italian), A Child's First Misfortune, white Carrara marble, modelled as a small boy standing rubbing his eyes with his fist in sorrow after his cup has fallen and broken into pieces on the ground, with a pot of flowers behind…

A Victorian alabaster sculpture depicting Psyche Revived by…

Revived Psyche by Cupid's Kiss Alabaster Sculpture

A Victorian alabaster sculpture depicting Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss, a copy of the original sculpture by Antonia Canova, which is in the Louvre, some restoration. 56 x 35 x 55 cm.

A pair of Madonna and Child miniatures, oval paintings in the…

Italian Renaissance Madonna and Child Miniatures

A pair of Madonna and Child miniatures, oval paintings in the Italian Renaissance manner both in watercolour upon a gilded ground, signed, probably Canova, and housed in rectangular wooden frames within gilt metal bezels, height 12 cm, width 10.5 cm.

After Antonio Canova's alabaster figure of the 'Three Graces',…

Canova's Three Graces Alabaster Figure

After Antonio Canova's alabaster figure of the 'Three Graces', height 30 cm

A carved marble figure of Cupid & Psyche after the original by…

Canova's Cupid & Psyche Marble Sculpture Replica

A carved marble figure of Cupid & Psyche after the original by Antonio Canova 53 cm high, 61 cm wide, 28 cm deep

Minton parian ware figure of a classical woman entitled…

"Canova" Parian Woman Figure, c.1880

Minton parian ware figure of a classical woman entitled 'Canova' c1880

After Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) Pauline Bonaparte…

Canova's Venus Victrix: Pauline Bonaparte in Marble

After Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) Pauline Bonaparte Borghese as Venus Victrix, white marble, height 23 cm length 42 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Two German Scheibe-Alsbach Parian Napoleon bust, one stamped to…

Pair of German Parian Napoleon Busts, Canova Inspired

Two German Scheibe-Alsbach Parian Napoleon bust, one stamped to base, and both signed dapres Canova to back, height 17.5 cm approx (tallest)

German Scheibe-Alsbach Parian Napoleon bust, stamped to base,…

German Parian Napoleon Bust, Canova's Design

German Scheibe-Alsbach Parian Napoleon bust, stamped to base, and signed dapres Canova to back, height 12.5 cm

After Canova, classical carved marble sculpture, 19th century,…

Kneeling Diana, Classical Marble Sculpture

After Canova, classical carved marble sculpture, 19th century, depicting Diana in a kneeling position, loss to fingers and base, height 86 cm diameter 42 cm

George Adams fine Victorian vermeil sterling silver desert…

Victorian Vermeil Silver Desert Service in Canova Pattern

George Adams fine Victorian vermeil sterling silver desert service in 'Canova' pattern, with 12 each knives, forks & spoons, with six shell bowl serving spoons, sugar casting spoon & pair of grape scissors, all finely cast with figures, bearing armorials…

A marble bust, after Antonio Canova (1757-1822), 19th century,…

Canova-inspired Marble Bust of Serene Young Woman

A marble bust, after Antonio Canova (1757-1822), 19th century, the serene bust of a young woman with plaited hair and raised upon a separate waisted base, inscribed mark of Canova verso, height 35 cm

Parian figure, the 'Three Graces', after Antonio Canova, marked…

Canova's Three Graces Parian Figure

Parian figure, the 'Three Graces', after Antonio Canova, marked R and L, height 31 cm

Bronze figurine, Pauline Bonaparte, after Antonia Canova on…

Bronze Pauline Bonaparte Figurine on Marble Base

Bronze figurine, Pauline Bonaparte, after Antonia Canova on marble base, 50 cm wide

A Regency mahogany cased banjo barometer by Peter Canova of…

Regency banjo barometer by Peter Canova

A Regency mahogany cased banjo barometer by Peter Canova of Halesworth, the case with swan neck pediment, set with a Dry/Damp gauge, thermometer, silvered dial barometer and positioning level with engraved maker's name, ivory adjusting knob. Height 99.5 cm

After Antonio Canova, Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss, marble…

Cupid's Kiss

After Antonio Canova, Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss, marble sculpture depicting Cupid kissing Psyche, on a green granite pedestal, height 65 cm width 70 cm (sculpture), height 107 cm (pedestal). Provenance: Thence by descent Grace Family, Villa Igiea,…

Marble carved 'The Three Graces' figure group after the…

Neoclassical Marble Figure: The Three Graces

Marble carved 'The Three Graces' figure group after the neoclassical original by Antonio Canova, depicting the three daughters of Zues, Euphrosyne, Aglaea & Thalia. Condition good to fair, some expected cracking, Euphrosyne missing small toe. Height 56 cm

A marble figure of Venus Italica, after Antonio Canova, Italian,…

Marble Venus Italica, 19th century

A marble figure of Venus Italica, after Antonio Canova, Italian, 19th century, Cararra marble. 110 cm high

Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after), 'The Three Graces', in…

The Three Graces Bonded Marble Sculpture

Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after), 'The Three Graces', in bonded marble, featuring the three graces, Eurphrosyne, Thalia, and Algaia, representing festivity, abundance and splendour, beside a column with floral garlands. Height 68 cm. Width 42 cm. Depth…

Canova, Antonio (1757-1782), after, the bronze figural group, a…

Bronze Three Graces Sculpture on Marble Base

Canova, Antonio (1757-1782), after, the bronze figural group, a casting after the original of 'The Three Graces', comprising the classical female figures, Euphrosyne, Talia and Algaea, representing festivity, rejoicing and splendour respectively, on a…

After Antonio Canova, G Tognoli dis. Pietro Bonato aqua forte.…

Canova's Aiace Engraving by Tognoli and Bertini

After Antonio Canova, G Tognoli dis. Pietro Bonato aqua forte. Angelo Bertini Boif., Aiace, engraving, plate size 62 x 41 cm

A white marble statuette of the goddess Hebe, after the statue…

Canova's Hebe Statuette

A white marble statuette of the goddess Hebe, after the statue by Antonio Canova, the figure modelled standing with a raised libation cup and jug, bare-breasted, wearing a diadem in her hair, a diaphanous robe gathered about her waist. Height 86.5 cm