Fantastic European Bronze of a Nude Standing Bather Woman w/ Dolphin
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Please scroll down the page to see additional photographs of this item.Fantastic European Bronze of a Nude Standing Bather Woman w/ DolphinPresented is a fantastic old bronze figure of a nude bathing woman. The bronze is European, likely copying a much earlier antiquities piece. We strongly believe that this is an 18th century example of this popular form, though it could date as late as the first half of the 19th century. The figure is beautifully cast and lifelike, with exquisite detail down to the curls of the woman's hair and the jewels in her armband. The woman is depicted in the classical pose of such pieces, weight supported on one leg with the other bent at the hip and knee, hair done up in a loose bun, hands posed for modesty (but not too much modesty). In an interesting deviation from this timeless formula, there is a classical style fish or dolphin at her feet. Visible on the underside of the base is old peened construction, another good indication that this piece has respectable age to it.We want our buyers to feel confident in their purchases and know exactly what they are purchasing, so we are including a video of the piece, letting the viewer see it in the round, in good light. Please This bronze is in great overall condition. There is a hole in the base, between the bather's feet, where it would have been bolted to
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