Italian Neoclassicism, Antonio Canova (1757-1822), Venetian sculptor, undated, opus: S. Passamonti; AR (g 158,2; mm 38; h 12); ANTONIVS CAANOVA, bare head r., Rv. HERCVLES FVRENS PREHENSVM LICHAM ALLIDIT AD SCOPVLVM, Canova's Hercules and Lichas.
Old cabinet tone, extremely fine.