Marble Sculpture Of A Nymph Protecting Bees In The Antique Style 19th Century
Sculpture in Carrara marble in the style of the 19th century antique
Representation of the nymph Melissa, protector of the bees
She is the daughter of the Cretan king Melissa or Melissos, who took care of the infant Zeus at the request of his mother Rhea
Priestess of the goddess Demeter, she is a Melissa nymph
The nymph is represented in the guise of an entirely naked young woman, covered only by a very 19th-century modesty veil. depicted as an entirely nude young woman only covered by a very 19th century modesty veil, one hand resting on a beehive on a tree trunk and the other holding a garland of flowers
Good condition overall, minor scratches and impact, weakness at the ankle
Questions welcome.
Representation of the nymph Melissa, protector of the bees
She is the daughter of the Cretan king Melissa or Melissos, who took care of the infant Zeus at the request of his mother Rhea
Priestess of the goddess Demeter, she is a Melissa nymph
The nymph is represented in the guise of an entirely naked young woman, covered only by a very 19th-century modesty veil. depicted as an entirely nude young woman only covered by a very 19th century modesty veil, one hand resting on a beehive on a tree trunk and the other holding a garland of flowers
Good condition overall, minor scratches and impact, weakness at the ankle
Questions welcome.
1 250 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Good condition
Material: Marble
Length: 16cm
Width: 10cm
Height: 39,5cm
Reference (ID): 1761605
Availability: In stock
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