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Veiled Marble Masterpiece Sells for Record Sum
1 Nov
Summary
- A veiled marble sculpture sold for €1.925 million at auction.
- The artwork set a new world record for sculptor Antonio Corradini.
- The sculpture's lifelike marble veil continues to intrigue viewers.
An exquisite marble sculpture of a veiled woman by Italian Baroque artist Antonio Corradini sold for an astonishing €1.925 million at a Vienna auction on October 20, 2026. This remarkable price far surpassed its estimated value and established a new world record for the renowned sculptor.
Several bidders vied for the 60-centimeter tall artwork, known for its translucent veil that appears as soft fabric. Corradini, born in Venice in 1688, was celebrated for his signature veiled figures, with his works reaching across Europe during his lifetime.
The sculpture, once estimated between €12,000 and €16,000, ultimately sold to an anonymous telephone bidder. A plaster model of the same bust exists in Venice, recently restored as part of a preservation project, offering valuable comparative material for researchers studying Corradini's mastery.
Three centuries after its creation, the sculpture continues to evoke wonder, posing the enduring question of how Corradini achieved such a lifelike effect with hard marble, making it appear as delicate as cloth.
