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Lot 116

A PAIR OF COMPOSITION STONE GARDEN FIGURES
Hebe and Venus after Canova, on associated octagonal faceted plinths.
Height 170cm

Estimate $1,200 - $1,800

Sold for $2,600

1 (woman with cup and jug): Overall staining and weathering, cracks and repair to arm holding cup, loss to right small finger and chip to base of ewer, chips to folds of dress, overall chips to base, chips and staining to plinths
2 (woman holding robe): Overall staining and weathering, cracks throughout (many in the making), chip to back of robe, overeall chips to base and some paint spots at rear, chips and light staining to plinth
Plinths are associated


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.


A Private Queensland Collection

The Collector's Auction

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8779
2:00pm - 2 June 2026
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

VIEWING
Fri 29 – Sun 31 May, 11am - 5pm
The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

CONTACT
Madeleine Mackenzie
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au


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