French Artist, Allegory of Summer, 18th Century, White Marble

Description

Statuary white marble sculpture depicting the allegory of summer. The female figure appears bare-breasted and is partly dressed in a … more Statuary white marble sculpture depicting the allegory of summer. The female figure appears bare-breasted and is partly dressed in a very light dress. In his right hand he holds a scythe while in his left hand he holds bunches of grapes. The head is covered with bunches of grapes and leaves while at the base there is a basket full of seasonal fruit. The work belongs to that production of profane and allegorical subjects created in the 18th century to decorate villas and gardens of rich patrician homes. In particular, our sculpture denotes stylistic characteristics, such as the solid structure of the volumes and the way the face was created. The care and precision of the details, the fineness of the face of the robes are of the highest quality. Provenance: 18th century France. Conditions: Excellent state of preservation Measurements: 40x30 H85cm. Document: Certificate of Authenticity. less