ALABASTER SCULPTURE - "VENUS AT HER BATH" - 19TH CENTURY

Alabaster sculpture of remarkable elegance and grace, clearly inspired by the famous subject of "Baigneuse" (Bather) or "Venus at her Bath" by the Neoclassical artist Étienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791), as also suggested by the signature "Falconet" visible on the base. Splendid Alabaster Sculpture: "La Baigneuse" (Venus at her Bath) - D'Après Falconet A work of rare grace and purity, this alabaster sculpture captures the elegance of Neoclassicism and is inspired by the famous "Baigneuse" (Bather) by Étienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791), one of the masters of French sculpture of the 18th century. Key Features: Subject: The nude female figure, depicted in an intimate and modest moment as she prepares for her bath, with drapery raised to partially cover her body and resting on a tree trunk. Her head is bowed in a gesture of chaste modesty, typical of Neoclassical aesthetics. Material: Precious white Alabaster, which gives the work a unique transparency and softness, enhancing the smoothness of the anatomical forms. Signature: The base bears the inscription "Falconet", indicating that it is a reduction or replica made "d'après" (i.e., inspired by the original work) of the French master. This type of reproduction was very popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries, allowing collectors to own classical masterpieces in reduced scale. Details: The craftsmanship is extremely fine, evident in the rendering of the gathered hair, the hands holding the drapery, and the toes. The round base, with its material rendering, contrasts with the smoothness of the figure. Period: Although it is a reproduction of an 18th-century model, the work dates from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Dimensions and Condition: Dimensions: 17 x 15 cm, height 57 cm Condition: Excellent general condition, with a patina of age that testifies to its age. REGISTERED WITH THE EXPERTS AND CTU REGISTER AT THE COURT OF LA SPEZIA