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Antimony sculpture depicting sailor French manufacture early 1900s

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Antimony sculpture depicting the figure of a sailor, French manufacture from the early 1900s. The beautifully crafted sculpture captures the elegant and athletic bearing of a tall, slender sailor with well-defined and very fine facial features, dressed in over-the-knee boots and a wide-brimmed hat to protect himself from the rain, he has his right arm stretched forward while holding a fish in his left hand. Mounted on marble base. Bon état. Height with base cm 37.5 inches 14.7, base measures cm 9x9 - 3.6x3.6 inches. The last photo is the gift box.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.7 in (37.34 cm)Width: 3.6 in (9.15 cm)Depth: 3.6 in (9.15 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1020243742872

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