19th c Italian Antique Bronze Statue The Venus of Capua, Naples, Foundry mark

A Beautiful 19th Century Italian Patinated Antique Bronze Statue Of The Venus of Capua.The Foundry mark on the bottom reads: Fonderia Sommer Napoli (Naples, Italy)The Venus of Capua Originally displayed holding a shield,  the goddess stood for the desirability of military success and civic peace.  Combining sexual allure and martial symbolism, the Venus of Capua evokes the Greek past, yet also bears its Roman civic context.Approx. Dimensions:Height: 14 24" Width: 7 inches arm widthCircumference of base: 6 inchesApprox. weight:6 poundsWe have included photos with Indoor and Outdoor lighting to give you a better understanding to the surface condition and color.                                                                                         Id. 125       Loc. FCondition:This fine antique bronze statue is in great age-related condition with a nice even brown patina. (PLEASE SEE ALL PHOTOS) Listed with ExportYourStore.com