South African Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts

Live Auction, 8 October 2012

Session 2

Sold for

ZAR 22 280
Lot 154
  • A bronze bust of Napoleon, after Antonio Canova (1757-1822)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 25 000 - 30 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 22 280

About this Item

A bronze bust of Napoleon, after Antonio Canova (1757-1822)

signed Canova, 57cm high



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