Plaster Statue Of A Young Boy Reading

This plaster statue depicts a young boy reading, a classic theme in Romantic and childlike sculpture often associated with curiosity and innocence. Characteristics of the work: * Subject: A seated child absorbed in reading an open book. Rustic details are visible at the base, including a dog and some plant elements. * Material: The plaster suggests this is an edition cast. It is an indoor piece, as plaster is very sensitive to humidity and frost. * Dimensions: At 92 cm tall, it is quite substantial for a plaster statue, making it a striking centerpiece for a hallway, library, or conservatory. Condition and Authenticity: Based on the image, the statue appears to be in good overall condition: * Patina: The surface is white and relatively clean, indicating that it has been kept indoors. * Details: The modeling of the face and the folds of the clothes is typical of late 19th or early 20th century statuary (neo-classical or "Little Reader" style).