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Antique French Buff Terracotta Garden Statue of Clio

$9,355.34
£6,795
€8,003.49
CA$12,816.34
A$14,220.81
CHF 7,449.17
MX$174,385.32
NOK 94,750.83
SEK 89,440.75
DKK 59,687.04
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About the Item

A three-quarter lifesize French buff terracotta antique statue of Clio, one of the 9 Muses of Greek Mythology, dating from the early 20th century. Goddess of history, Clio leans on a tree stump and is swathed in sweeping fabric, holding an open scroll in her left hand as she is often depicted. Of good scale and design, this Clio muse statue brings beauty and elegance to any courtyard or interior setting.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53.55 in (136 cm)Width: 16.93 in (43 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical Revival (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Good structural condition. Made in 2 sections which fit together at the middle. Weathered. Historic repairs to the arms. Losses to fingers on right hand. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9350321stDibs: LU2096334527692

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