Description
Large Antique bronze sculpture of a stretching nude woman. France, circa 1920. This is a PRETTY and ANTIQUE LARGE bronze statue, depicting a stretching nude woman. Very nice pose, very nice expression. High quality casting details. Resting on a round marble plinth, in dark and light green color. Original brown patina. Signed on the bronze base Philippe . Paul Philippe ( Irish - French sculptor ) 1870 -1930. Please see photos carefully to admire the beauty of the work. Dimensions : H : 29 inches ( 74 cm ) Diameter of the marble base : 10 inches ( 25.5 cm ) Diameter of the bronze base : 6.75 inches ( 17 cm ) W : 17 inches ( 43 cm ) maximum width. Weight : 42 lbs ( 19 kgs ) The heavy weight, related to the size, reflects the thickness of the bronze, authenticity of the piece. Very heavy piece. Condition report : Marble base well preserved. Bronze well preserved. Patina well preserved. Minor scratches to the bronze, consistent with age and use. I detached, cleaned and waxed the marble and bronze. Clean and ready to be placed. VERY GOOD CONDITION