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![[Detail] After Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822), Pair of Carrara Marble Figures of the Pugilists Creugas and Damoxenos (Lot 246, Estimate $70,000-$90,000) [Detail] After Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822), Pair of Carrara Marble Figures of the Pugilists Creugas and Damoxenos (Lot 246, Estimate $70,000-$90,000)](/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2740b-246-sculpture-cover.jpg)









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July 17, 12PM – 5PM
July 18, 12PM – 8PM
An exceptional collection of 19th century marble sculpture at auction on July 19th offers large-than-life appeal, highlighted by an important pair of seven-foot-tall Carrara marble figures of pugilists after Antonio Canova, signed “Morelli e Rinaldi.” These monumental works in a classical style are just one example from a private Midwest collection which also includes a variety of portrait busts depicting George Washington, Napoleon, Seneca and other historical figures.
Please note: Lot 246, Pair of Carrara Marble Figures of the Pugilists after Antonio Canova, is available for preview in Marlborough, MA by appointment only.
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