Two Carved Marble Busts of Venus

20th century, the largest likely after Antonio Canova (1757-1822), Venus Italica, appears unsigned (17 in.); the smaller a replica after the 1st century BC Hellenstic Venus or Medici Venus, inscribed V.MEDICI to base anterior, appears unsigned (13 1/2 in.).

Private Collection, Aiken, South Carolina

Some surface abrasions to both; the larger with some chipping to areas and possible repairs to top head.