Details
- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 3ʺD × 9.4ʺH
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Alabaster
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Alabaster
- Condition Notes
- This piece is in very good condition. There are some imperfections and wear due to age, such as minor cracks … moreThis piece is in very good condition. There are some imperfections and wear due to age, such as minor cracks / chips. See photos for detail. less
- Description
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An elegant, small alabaster sculpture of Venus bathing, circa late 18th / early 19th century. This bust was sourced in …
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An elegant, small alabaster sculpture of Venus bathing, circa late 18th / early 19th century. This bust was sourced in the South of France on our most recent trip.
This is textbook iconography dating back to the 2nd Century BC. The goddess sits and draws water from a sacred spring. Multidirectional movements in the hands and the head focus attention on the gaze.
- Estimated Date: Late 18th / Early 19th Century
- Dimensions: 9.4" (height) x 4.5" (width) x 3" (depth)
- Condition: Very good, some imperfections and wear due to age, such as minor cracks or chips. See photos for detail. less
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