London, UK. 17 Mar 2022. Antonio Canova's (1757-1822) Maddalena Giacente (Recumbent Magdalene) 1819-1822, is the Italian titan's lost masterpiece, which he completed shortly before his death (estimate: £5,000,000-8,000,000). With Dr. Mario Guderzo, leading Canova scholar, former Director of the Museo Gypsotheca Antonio Canova and Museo Biblioteca Archivio di Bassano del Grappa and Scarlett Walsh, Christie's Junior Specialist, Sculpture. The sculpture of Mary Magdalene in a state of ecstasy was commissioned by the Prime Minister of the day, Lord Liverpool (1812-1827). Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Liv
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London, UK. 17 Mar 2022. Antonio Canova’s (1757-1822) Maddalena Giacente (Recumbent Magdalene) 1819-1822, is the Italian titan’s lost masterpiece, which he completed shortly before his death (estimate: £5, 000, 000-8, 000, 000). With Dr. Mario Guderzo, leading Canova scholar, former Director of the Museo Gypsotheca Antonio Canova and Museo Biblioteca Archivio di Bassano del Grappa and Scarlett Walsh, Christie’s Junior Specialist, Sculpture. The sculpture of Mary Magdalene in a state of ecstasy was commissioned by the Prime Minister of the day, Lord Liverpool (1812-1827). It will be a star lot during Christie’s Summer edition of Classic Week in London. Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News