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Ivory sculpture depicting Venus, Great Britain, 20th century

Height x width x depth: 17.5 x 8 x 7.5 cm. Weight: 181.8 g.
depicting the goddess Venus in a pose that directly recalls Sandro Botticelli's famous “Birth of Venus.” The goddess stands in a Venus Pudica pose. The distinctive element is the large shell that serves as a base, recalling the legend of her emergence from the sea foam. The figure is characterized by long, wavy, detailed hair, and a light drape partially envelops her body and neck.
This lot, accompanied by a CITES certificate, is only available for sale with shipments within the European Union.
€ 2.500,00 / 3.500,00
Estimate
€ 1.700,00
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SILVER ANTIQUES, IVORIES, WUNDERKAMMER - Including selected Works of Art from the Count Luigi Rigi Luperti Collection

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