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A fine example of incredible craftsmanship of a bygone era and full of historical importance. This hand carved French sandstone …
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A fine example of incredible craftsmanship of a bygone era and full of historical importance. This hand carved French sandstone sculpture of Venus with a halo of an oyster shell, was commissioned by famous Philadelphia Architect Horace Trumbauer for Mrs. William Storrs Wells of New York for her new lavish Louis VI style Newport chateau built in 1903 on Belleview Avenue. It was considered one of the finest mansions in Newport.
Most notably it was purchased by 21 year old John Jacob Astor III, the son of John Jacob Astor IV, who was the richest person to drown on the ill fated Titanic.
The château was devastated in a fire in 1972 and raised in 1973, where the Tinneys , owners of Bellcourt Castle, rescued several architectural items.
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- Dimensions
- 39ʺW × 23ʺD × 26ʺH
- Styles
- Classical Greek
- Louis XVI
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Sandstone
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Stone Gray
- Condition Notes
- In original Condition In original Condition less
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