Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2631BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 12, 2013 10:00AM
Description:
Italian School, 19th Century
Marble Sculpture of Woman Reading, modeled as a classical-style woman seated on a low stool, and bent reading a small book held in one hand, while the other holds her robe at her shoulder, on a circular base, further raised by a circular stone platform, unmarked, ht. of marble approx. 41 in.
Estimate $6,000-10,000
Some very slight areas of surface grime/discoloration. Small break to sandal (included) and chip on page of the book. Marble base with small chips and losses to outer edge. Separate stone platform with chips losses and cracks.