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French Terracotta Reclining Lady Sculpture

$1,747.29
£1,275
€1,487.49
CA$2,393.35
A$2,661.92
CHF 1,389.97
MX$32,392.77
NOK 17,752.08
SEK 16,648.32
DKK 11,101.74
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A beautiful late 19th century French terracotta sculpture of a reclining lady after the antique, possibly the Greek Muse, Erato. Titled Le Réve D’Amour – translating to ‘the dream of love’ – this antique sculpture is elegantly carved, depicting a partially nude female reclining on a bed of wheat and foliage. The depiction of the lyre and quiver of arrows to the front is suggestive of Erato, one of the 9 Muses of Greek Mythology associated with love and love poetry. Signed: J. Ferrier.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Good structural condition. Losses to the hand and foot. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9330121stDibs: LU2096333429412

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