Life-Size Regency Humphrey Hopper Plaster Statues Of Athena And Demeter From Har
Stock No
AQW5N
2021
- Above £5,000.00 Pair
- Above €5,975 Euro
- Above $6,469 US Dollar
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Item Description
A very rare pair of dynamic Regency plaster statues c.1815 by Royal Academy artist and sculptor Humphrey Hopper (1767-1844) with wonderful provenance from Harewood House, North Yorkshire - one of Yorkshire’s finest Stately Homes.
You can see how Hopper was greatly inspired by Canova and exquisite Italian Classical sculpture in this rare pair of Regency statues, once displayed in library at Harewood House.
Humphrey Hopper initially created classical sculptures but later focused on monumental masonry. His work included memorial busts and monuments, notably a government commission for General Andrew Hay's memorial in St. Paul's Cathedral
The duo of Greek goddesses, Athena and Demeter, stand with commanding grace atop plaster plinths adorned with circular motifs. Athena embodies wisdom and strategic power, while Demeter exudes nurturing strength and fertility.
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Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire
Item Dimensions
H: 196cm W: 59cm D: 48cm
Period
c1815
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
North Yorkshire, Yorkshire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44(0)7771 962494
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