Venus on the Wave Statue - 1978
Venus on the Wave by Avard T. Fairbanks
This figure study was created in 1978 by the sculptor, Avard T. Fairbanks, again depicting the “Venus” theme. Venere Sull'onda (Venus on the Wave) deviates from the usual view of the birth of Venus arising out of a giant clam shell; nevertheless, it depicts Venus being transported on a wave as “Born from the Sea,” to the Isle of Cyprus.
This particular work was carved once in marble in Pietrasanta, Italy. The current location of the marble carving is unknown. It is an elegant work of art with a strong sense of motion with the wave form combined with the lazy-S curve and the perfectly-proportioned female figure.
It can be made available in bronze casting, resin, cast stone, or it can be sent to Italy to be – once again – carved in marble at a significantly greater time and expense.
Dimensions
31” H | 19” W | 17” D
Artwork Medium
- All reproduced sculptured works of Avard T. Fairbanks are postmortem.
- The mediums are Bronze, cast Stone, Marble, or Resin. Produced from the sculptor’s original model, each bronze casting is professionally produced and followed throughout the casting process by one of Avard T. Fairbanks’ original assistants (his son).
- This includes retouching the wax, chasing the bronze, and selecting the patina to ensure that each piece is of museum collectable quality.
TBD
Artwork pricing still being determined, email if interested.
Historical Website External Source
Springville Museum of Art showing Venere sull’Onda (Venus on the Wave) or “Sea Foam”
https://jacobbarlow.com/2021/12/05/venere-sullonda-venus-on-the-wave-or-sea-foam/Historical Website External Source