Pair of Arta Fina and A Santini Statuettes Aphrodite and Venus De Milo

Title: Pair of Arta Fina and A Santini Statuettes Aphrodite and Venus De Milo.
Manufacturer:
# 1 - Made in Italy by A Santini. Stamped A Santini at rear of statue.
# 2 - Made in Italy by Arta Fina. Stamped Art Fina at rear of statue.
Both figurines Height: 15cm.

Pair of lady figurines.
1. A. Santini Statue = Aphrodite miniature replica.
The material is a compound of marble, alabaster and resin that was poured into a mold and then hand-finished. Amilcare Santini was a sculptor born in Florence, Italy in 1910. His firm reproduces sculptures based on his original designs, and those of several other artists. Though he died in 1975, the firm remains in business and is still run by his family. The majority of models are classical in style and are either religious or mythological in theme.
Aphrodite is an ancient Greek goddess associated with love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. She is identified with the planet Venus, which is named after the Roman goddess Venus, with whom Aphrodite was extensively syncretized. Aphrodite's major symbols include myrtles, roses, doves, sparrows, and swans.

2. Arta Fina Statue = Venus De Milo miniature replica.
Aphrodite of Milos, better known as the Venus de Milo, is an ancient Greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture. Initially it was attributed to the sculptor Praxiteles, however from an inscription that was on its plinth, the statue is thought to be the work of Alexandros of Antioch. Created sometime between 130 and 100 BC, the statue is believed to depict Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty (Venus to the Romans). It is a marble sculpture, slightly larger than life size at 203 cm (6 ft 8 in) high. Part of an arm and the original plinth were lost following its discovery. It is currently on permanent display at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The statue is named after the Greek island of Milos, where it was discovered.
Condition: Very Good.

Price: R 250.00 Inc Vat for the pair.