"Naturalistic Terracotta Sculpture, Bird In Its Nest. "
19th century terracotta sculpture depicting a bird nesting in its nest, delicately placed in the heart of a tangle of branches. The naturalistic scene is full of tenderness: the bird seems attentive to a small insect perched on a branch, creating a subtle dialogue between the two. The richly worked nest is intertwined with leaves and branches with very realistic details, testifying to the sculptor's virtuosity in observing nature. Note: a small piece of the tray is missing, slight restorations