BY ACHILLE BIANCHI (ITALIAN, 1837-1889), ROME, 1886

Name: WHITE MARBLE FIGURE OF SUSANNAH
Brand: BY ACHILLE BIANCHI (ITALIAN, 1837-1889), ROME, 1886
Price: 5500.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Current Bid (2 Bids)GBP 5,500

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GBP 7,000 - GBP 10,000

Closing: 5 days

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WHITE MARBLE FIGURE OF SUSANNAH

BY ACHILLE BIANCHI (ITALIAN, 1837-1889), ROME, 1886

Current Bid (2 Bids)GBP 5,500

Closing: 5 days

Current Bid (2 Bids)GBP 5,500

Closing: 5 days

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On a verde antico marble pedestal, signed and dated 'Achille Bianhi Fecet/ Roma 1886'
36 in. (91.5 cm.) high
The sculpture: 69 in. (175.5 cm.) high, overall

Property from a South American Collection; Christie's, London, 12 November 2020, lot 285, where acquired by the present owner.

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Lot Essay

Having studied at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts under Benedetto Cacciatori, Bianchi continued his training in Florence and Rome, where he later settled at the end of his life 1880. Like many of his contemporaries, Bianchi sculpted both works of fine art, such as the present lot, and funerary monuments. He exhibited regularly, including in Florence in 1861 where he presented his work , and showed at the beginning in 1859. In recognition of his works and shown in Porto the artist was awarded the Portugese Chivalric Order of Christ.
In the present work Bianchi returns to a common theme like many artists before him, the story of Susannah and the Elders. Here he portrays the moment when Susannah first notices the intruders and she moves to cover herself. While her face evokes her shock and fear, enough of figure's body is revealed to illustrate the sinful temptation the Elders faced.