Terracotta Group Of Two Shepherdesses With Doves, 19th Century

Elegant terracotta group featuring two young shepherdesses dressed in 18th-century fashion, observing a pair of doves at their feet.

One of the young women is seated next to a book while her companion leans towards her in an attitude full of naturalness and grace. Doves, the traditional symbol of love and fidelity, enliven this charming pastoral scene.

This sculpture stands out from the rest.

This sculpture is distinguished by the quality of its modeling: delicately treated faces, supple, moving drapery, richly detailed costumes and beautiful expression of attitudes. The ensemble testifies to the 19th-century taste for gallant and country subjects inspired by 18th-century art.

The terracotta has a pleasant old patina and rests on a circular turned terracotta base.

Signature difficult to read.

Some old restorations and small accidents of use, without incidence on the decorative quality of the work.

French work from the 19th century.

Dimensions:

• Height: 42 cm
• Base diameter: 28 cm approx

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