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Italian, late 19th century — The Madonna of the Goldfinch
Italian, late 19th century

The Madonna of the Goldfinch

This late 19th-century Italian marble sculpture titled 'The Madonna of the Goldfinch' translates Renaissance painting themes into sculptural form. The work demonstrates the enduring appeal of religious and romantic imagery in academic sculpture.

Medium
white marble
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

19th & 20th Century Sculpture

July 8, 2021

Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000

Lot 58

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Italian, late 19th century, The Madonna of the Goldfinch

This late 19th-century Italian marble sculpture titled 'The Madonna of the Goldfinch' translates Renaissance painting themes into sculptural form. The work demonstrates the enduring appeal of religious and romantic imagery in academic sculpture.

Medium
white marble
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Marble, 19th Century, Sculpture, Classical, Religious, Italian, Portrait, Madonna, White, Figurative

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