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Lifesize French 19th-20th Century Carved Marble Sculpture of "Venus and Cupid"

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A lifesize French 19th-20th century carved marble sculpture of "Venus and Cupid" In the manner of Felix Maurice Charpentier (French, 1858-1924). The tall and slender nude figure of a maiden beauty, seated on a tree trunk, her right hand caressing her long hair and holding on to a joyful cherub (cupid or angel) posing with one leg up standing on by her side while stammeringly staring at her. Spuriously inscribed at the base: M. Charpentier. Paris, circa 1900. Measures: Height 69 inches (175.3 cm) Width 32 3/4 inches (83.2 cm) Depth 27 1/2 inches (69.9 cm) Diameter of circular base 21 1/2 inches (54.6 cm).
  • Attributed to:
    Félix Charpentier (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 69 in (175.26 cm)Width: 32.75 in (83.19 cm)Depth: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)
  • Style:
    Greco Roman (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Repaired: There are professional restorations on left foot, right foot big toe, two of the cherub's left toes, big toe on right foot and two left fingers, maiden's three right fingers. Some weathering. Sold As Is. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A truly stunning sculpture. There are professional restorations on left foot, right foot big toe, two of the cherub's left toes, big toe on right foot and two left fingers, maiden's three right fingers. Some weathering. Please view all HD images.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A2114 - Lot 101391stDibs: LU1796211205423

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