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Mid-18th Century French Alabaster Sculpture Depicting a Female Nude with Anchor

About the Item

Alabaster sculpture depicting a female nude with cloak and hat, with clasped hands and resting her foot on an anchor, as if to invoke protection for the sailors; French manufacture of the mid-18th century. Fair conditions (lack on the hat). Measures: Height 30 x 11 x 6 cm. Shipping in insured by Lloyd's London and the gift box is free (look at the last picture).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1760-1769
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1760
  • Condition:
    lack on the hat.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1020224630002

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