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Very large terracotta, Provence 19th century

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Very large terracotta ( 1.70m) depicting a young woman raising her garment slightly with her left arm to climb down from a rock. The right arm close to the body, the hand must have been holding a missing element. Her hair is braided, accentuating her femininity. The whole is graceful and not frozen, despite its size. Dirt and lichen . France, probably Provence, circa 1880.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 66.93 in (170.01 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50.02 cm)Depth: 23.62 in (60 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8645238830312
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