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Large Italian Statue of a Sleeping Nymph

$12,535.74
£9,000
€10,642.75
CA$17,064.28
A$19,126.86
CHF 9,958.80
MX$233,547.16
NOK 126,440.52
SEK 119,854.24
DKK 79,406.41
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About the Item

A large Italian school carrara marble sculpture depicting a sleeping nymph. The finely carved sculpture is reminiscent of a depiction of Sleeping Ariadne, popularised by the Roman copy of the Hellenistic original, the former being housed at the Vatican. Reclining on rocks, the sleeping nymph is shown draped only below the waist, and her finely modelled form is exemplified by the delicacy of her fingers. Italian, early 19th century. Before restoration.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 157781stDibs: LU1603229688112

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