Antonio Canova ( 1757 - 1822 ) was an Italian painter. Antonio Canova s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 2791.55 USD for Recto: SHEET OF STUDIES ; verso: DESIGNS FOR ORNAMENTAL FRIEZES AND STUDIES OF FIGURES FROM THE ANTIQUE in 2003 to 20869.95 USD for Allegory of the arts: sculpture, painting and architecture. in