French Wooden Sculpture Of Achelous Or Nilus 17th Or 18th Century - Ref Mag24scu001

French wooden sculpture of Achelous or Nilus 17th or 18th century - ref MAG24SCU001 French neoclassical statue from the 17th or 18th century based on Greco-Roman mythology, bearded, muscular old man, holding a cornucopia, a jar from which water springs and his feet resting on a small sphere The sculpture represents the river god, an important figure in Greek and Roman mythology. In good condition, despite an accident to the nose Few wood-eating attacks, healthy and solid wood. Beautiful artistic achievement of very good level, but not marked, not signed. Dimensions 42 x 21 x 10 cm approximately The original position of the statuette is unknown, horizontal or vertical. This is not a religious work, but belongs to the register very appreciated in the 17th and 18th centuries in the French nobility. The figure closely matches depictions of Achelous, the Greek river god, or another river deity such as Nilus (the Nile) or Tiber (the Tiber) in Roman tradition. Statues of river gods are commonly depicted in this way, associating the power of water, fertility, and the abundance of fertile lands around rivers. Here are some details about the symbolism: The Cornucopia This attribute symbolizes abundance and wealth, typically associated with Achelous or river gods in general. After losing one of his horns in a fight with Heracles, it is said to have become the Cornucopia. The Jar from which Water Spouts This is a classic symbol of river and stream gods. The jar represents the source of water that nourishes the surrounding lands. Feet resting on a sphere This sphere represents the universe, the world or the Earth, a way of showing the universal influence of rivers and waters on nature and human life. Fast and well-protected delivery SHIPPING WORLDWIDE Compulsory shipping insurance, at the buyer's expense Worldwide delivery possible, delivery costs are to be defined with the buyer and at his expense. Fully insured and perfectly protected delivery. The buyer chooses his method of delivery to home or to a relay point, but insurance is mandatory. Payment by check accepted Payment in several checks possible, shipping upon total collection. Our deliveries are fully insured. PAYPAL transfer accepted, but WITHOUT ANY fees at our expense. Possibility of bank transfer.