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English Reproduction of La Baigneuse or Venus Bathing

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
Dimensions: 65” H x 18” W x 23” D

English, early 20th century or late 19th century reproduction of the masterpiece La Baigneuse or Venus Emerging from the Bath, sculpted circa 1767 by Christophe-Gabriel Allegrain (the original now at the Louvre in Paris). Even his version bears a strong resemblance to a Renaissance work from the 16th century by Giambologna, so it is remarkable that such an image to symbolize beauty continues to inspire nearly 500 years later. This example is a cast (reconstituted stone) work that graced a garden. Note the dark patina from exposure to the elements shrouding her bare shoulders while the gathered fabric she dries herself with is still mostly white–undrescoring her symbolism of love, fertility, and desire. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition and be sure to check our other listings for more antique garden elements.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Cast, patinated, Stone
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1900
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	1194-25
Incollect Reference #:	841709

Dimensions

W.	18 in;	H.	65 in;	D.	23 in;
W.	45.72 cm;	H.	165.1 cm;	D.	58.42 cm;

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