Orazio Andreoni (Italian 1840-1895) after Antonio Canova (Italian 1757-1822)
“Psyche Revived by the Kiss of Cupid”
White on green marble serpentine pedestal base
height of marble 25 inches, height of pedestal 43 inches, top 12″ x 30″
Provenance: bill of sale receipt signed by Orazio Andreoni and buyer, October 17, 1893 ($120)
Exhibited: World’s Columbian Exposition Manufacturers Building, Chicago World’s Fair, May 1- October 30, 1893
Condition: wings are removable, one wing repaired at tip, some chips on Psyche’s feet, pedestal with professional repairs, two toe repairs
Estimate: $3000 - $5000