A pair of early 20th Century Neo-Classical lead dancers

A pair of early 20th Century Neo-Classical lead dancers

Circa 1910
Stock Number: 15338/GSO & 15339/GSO
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After models by Antonio Canova (1757 – 1822)

Often paired these figures originally carved in marble Canova are known as “Dancer with hands on hips” and “Dancer with hand on chin” with their primary models respectively in the Hermitage and the Galleria Nazionale d ’Arte Antica in Rome.

Please note the carved natural limestone plinths are priced separately @ £2,400 for the pair.

Overall height 168 cm
Diameter at base 30 cm
Height of plinth 64 cm
Square at base of plinth 49 cm