Lot 196
A bust of the Venus de' Medici
Marble, on a separate socle
Incised signature to the reverse: R. Bigazzi
Incised title to the front of the base V. MEDICI
36.5cm high
Estimate $700 - $1,000
Overall appearance and condition
Light staining in places consistent with handling
Very small chip visible to the back edge of the bust
Some hairline cracks and cracks to the marble, mostly natural
Small and minor losses and chips around the top and bottom edge of the socle
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Young's Auctions, Melbourne, 8 May 2009, lot 52, purchased by Terence Lane
The Terence Lane Collection, Part I
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8814
11:00am - 3 May 2026
Hawthorn
VIEWING
Viewing in Carlton by appointment only. Lots 241 - 277 viewing in Hawthorn by appointment only. Bookings via decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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