After Antonio Canova, Italian 1757-1822, A cream and grey onyx figure of Paolina Borghese as Venus Victrix late 19th century

scantily clad all'antica and reclining on a day bed, her left hand holding the apple as sign of her victory

In overall good condition with some minor chips, bruises, marks and scratches consistent with age. The big toe to her right foot is missing. There are some larger chips to the feet of the day bed. Some feet slightly loose. There is some light surface dirt.
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In 1804, Prince Camillo Borghese commissioned a marble portrait of his wife, Napoleon's sister Paolina, from the virtuoso sculptor Antonio Canova. The artist's initial intention to represent Paolina as the virgin huntress Diana was given up in favour of her famous portrayal in the guise of Venus Victrix. The original work is being preserved in the Villa Borghese in Rome.