Bronze Statue
A Bronze statue of ‘Apollo Belvedere’ by Benedetto Boschetti, Rome
Circa 1850
Considered by neo-classicists from the 18th Century to be one of the greatest sculptures
The original was discovered in the 15th Century – put on display in the Vatican in 1511, where it remains
Rome workshops of Boschetti (1820-1879) were renowned for their exceptional quality in bronze and marble
Items were produced to satisfy the academic and sophisticated tastes of the gentleman of the grand tour
The workshops were awarded a medal at the great exhibition of 1851
Height: 33 cm
Diameter: 22 cm
Circa 1850
Considered by neo-classicists from the 18th Century to be one of the greatest sculptures
The original was discovered in the 15th Century – put on display in the Vatican in 1511, where it remains
Rome workshops of Boschetti (1820-1879) were renowned for their exceptional quality in bronze and marble
Items were produced to satisfy the academic and sophisticated tastes of the gentleman of the grand tour
The workshops were awarded a medal at the great exhibition of 1851
Height: 33 cm
Diameter: 22 cm
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