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Ferdinando Vichi Italian White Marble Sculpture of a Female

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Magnificent white marble statue of an elegant woman pulling petals from a flower, as in the popular 19th century game, he loves me, loves me not. by the Florentine sculpture, Ferdinando Vichi. Signed F Vichi FIRENZE.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881937599762

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