• Paulina Borghese, posing as Venus Victoria, after Antonio Canova monumental statue.
  
  One of Canova’s most masterly sculptures, his marble portrait of the beautiful Paulina, sister to Napoleon.
  
  A commission which drew upon all his artistic skills, to portray her without accusation of exhibitionism, luckily she was delighted with the finished work, which is now on permanent display in the Galleria Borghese, Rome.
  
  The reclining Pauline Bonaparte holds an apple in her hand evoking the Venus Victrix in the judgement of Paris, who was chosen to settle a dispute between Juno (power), Minerva (arts and science) and Venus (love).
  
  This marble statue of Pauline in a highly refined pose is considered a supreme example of the Neoclassical style.
  
  Antonio Canova executed this portrait between 1805 and 1808 without the customary drapery of a person of high rank, an exception at the time, thus transforming this historical figure into a goddess of antiquity in a pose of classical tranquillity and noble simplicity.
  
  The base of the original housed a mechanism that caused the sculpture to rotate, as in the case of other works by Canova. The roles of artwork and spectator were thus reversed, it was the sculpture that moved whilst the spectator stood still and observed the splendid statue from all angles.
  
  
  BONDED MARBLE
  
  Our bonded marble sculptures are crafted using a blend of white Carrara marble powder and designer resin as the binding material. This unique combination allows for incredible detail and precision in every piece. Each sculpture is meticulously hand-finished to achieve a fine matte surface, giving it a unique bisque porcelain texture.
  
  
  
  SOLID ALABASTER BASE
  
  Each sculpture is mounted on a solid alabaster base, chosen for its natural beauty and distinctive character. Alabaster, a fine-grained, translucent stone, is known for its soft, diffused glow when exposed to light, adding a subtle depth to the sculpture above. Its smooth, polished surface contrasts elegantly with the matte, biscuit porcelain-like texture of the artwork, creating a balanced and harmonious presentation.
  
  
  
  
  PRODUCT CONDITION
  
  This is a new item. Please note that we do not sell antiques. All items are newly made.
  
  
  
  Product safety
  
  ⚠️ WARNING: For decorative use only. This is not a toy for children.
  
  ⚠️ WARNING - CALIFORNIA VISITORS: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
  
  Manufacturer Information:
  
  Name: The Ancient Home
  Address: Kiss Erno Street 3/A
  1046 Budapest, HU
  contact@theancienthome.com

The Ancient Home is the leading brand of classic home decor worldwide.

We democratize art and classic designs to ultimately provide a touch of beauty, personality, and history to contemporary interiors.

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At The Ancient Home, we prioritize your satisfaction and peace of mind.

Unlike other companies, we meticulously supervise our packaging to ensure the safe transportation of delicate items.

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