Bidspirit auction | Bronze sculpture of Fortuna, Grand

Bronze sculpture of Fortuna, Grand Tour, 19th century - Gilt bronze sculpture on a marble base. Dimensions: 68 x 17 x 17 cm. A work from the Grand Tour, late 19th century, inspired by Mannerist models by Jean de Bologne. The figure of Fortuna appears in a dynamic attitude, advancing on a sphere, holding aloft a victory palm and wearing a laurel wreath. The composition emphasizes the helical movement and elongated proportions characteristic of Mannerism. The gilt finish accentuates its sumptuous and decorative character, evoking the collector's aesthetic of the 19th century.