Monumental Classical Cast Stone Garden Bust of Venus / Classical Goddess Antique

Monumental Classical Cast Stone Garden Bust of Venus / Classical Goddess AntiqueItem: Monumental Classical Cast Stone Garden Bust of Venus Classical Goddess Additional Description Substantial cast stone garden bust depicting a classical female figure, likely Venus or a classical goddess, with elaborately arranged curled hair and draped shoulders. The bust is raised on an integral socle base and has a beautifully weathered outdoor surface with natural lichen, mineral deposits, pitting, and timeworn patina. At approximately 90 lbs,

though this "Rossi" was likely a workshop or studio painter in Italy

Lot (Collection) of Coral and Shell Marine Specimens - 1 Larger purple barnacle cluster

Lid base stamp - "Maille 1747 - This jar being my property may only contain my product"

mirror plate

a known Dutch printmaker active in the mid-17th century

Their wares often combined European design influences with robust Argentine craftsmanship

and prayer books—often distributed for First Communions

Painted or printed image on board/panel

and allegorical compositions

Webster & Brother 1875-1886

The lower margin likely originally contained the owner’s name or the phrase “Ex Libris

” confirming Danish manufacture