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C19th large bronze sculpture of Venus Bathing "Venus au Bain"

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Code: R0521

Dimensions:

H: 32.5" (82.6 cm)W: 10" (25.4 cm)D: 12" (30.5 cm)



Impressive C19th large bronze sculpture of Venus Bathing "Venus au Bain" after Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791); of good large scale and well cast with fine detail and excellent patina.  Venus with her hair tied up looking down and dipping her toe into the waters; her right hand holding a drape covering her modesty; her left hand resting on a tree trunk with reeds, foliage and shells to the base; raised on an integral square plinth.  The excellent patina emphasises her movement and curves.
French circa 1860
Good condition
Dimensions (ins) 32.5 high x 12 deep x 10 wide