White Marble Sculpture Early 19th Century In Neoclassical Style Represents Venus In The Bay

Superb white marble sculpture from the beginning of the 19th century in neoclassical style represents Venus bathing. The features correspond to ancient Greek canons in the tradition of the neoclassical school. The sculpture is made in exaggerated curves and uninterrupted volutes, from the hair to the ends of the fingers to illustrate a form of softness attributed to femininity. The base is sculpted in reliefs of water waves. The Venus throws water over her shoulder in a graceful gesture, undulating her body in the movement. This work is a typical exercise in style of French neoclassicism. Fine white marble of beautiful quality Very finely carved The yellow veins of the marble are used to create a blonde reflection in the hair. This technique demonstrates great mastery of size determining the vein from which to sculpt the subject so that the body is not covered with another yellow vein French work circa 1810 Good condition (see photos) several fingers have been broken and glued back together, fixed with metal pins. The fingers remain fragile to shocks but hold securely Dimensions 51 x 20 x 29 cm