Carl Voss Bust “Venus de Milo”

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Carl Voss – A master of classicist busts in Rome

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Carl Voss, born Died near Cologne in 1825. 1896 in Bonn, was an outstanding sculptor of the 19th century and achieved worldwide recognition for his classicist works. Trained at the renowned Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, he was drawn, like many artists of his time, to Rome. Rome was considered the center of classical art and provided Voss with the ideal source of inspiration for his detailed sculptures.

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Voss spent the majority of his artistic life in Rome, where he worked tirelessly on a large number of busts and sculptures from 1850 to 1894. These works, which were strongly influenced by the classical style, reflected a deep affinity with antiquity. His busts in particular, which were made from fine Carrara marble, were regarded as outstanding examples of classicist sculpture.

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One of his most famous works is the bust of Venus de Milo, a truly masterful piece created in Rome in 1873. This bust, which is 70 cm high and weighs 80 kg, testifies to Voss’ unsurpassed talent for capturing the grace and elegance of antique figures. His signature can be found on the back of the bust: “C. VOSS COP. ROMA 1873“, a sign of their authenticity and the artist’s pride in his work.

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Many of his sculptures and busts are now exhibited in renowned museums around the world. These include his works in the Pinakothek in Munich, where a monumental version of the Venus de Milo can be found. These works are a testament to Voss’ deep understanding of classical forms and his masterful ability to shape marble into a living, almost breathing material.

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A particular highlight in the collection of Carl Voss’ works is the marble bust of Venus de Milo from 1873 described above. This bust was once exhibited in a magnificent garden of a Roman villa and is now in an amazingly well-preserved condition. Despite a few signs of age, such as fine cracks in her hair and slight traces of water on her face, she radiates a timeless beauty. The matching original column from the time of its creation also shows only minimal signs of use, which only underlines its authenticity and history.

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This rare museum collector’s item is a masterpiece of classical sculpture and is a reminder of a time when artists such as Carl Voss reinterpreted Rome’s ancient heritage in an unforgettable way. The Venus de Milo, both in its full size and in this bust version, remains a living testament to the craftsmanship and artistic vision of one of the greatest sculptors of his time.

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A unique collector’s item of inestimable value that perfectly reflects the classical era of Rome and the artistic genius of Carl Voss.