THE BORN OF VENUS, alabaster, 18th / 19th century

A sculptural representation of the mythological iconographic theme - The Birth of Venus. Like in a painting by Botticelli, the goddess stands in a shell, here covering herself with a robe, not her hair. The way of depicting the figure refers to ancient sculptures.

18th / 19th century

Alabaster.

Dimensions: 42 x 23 x 13 cm.

Preservation condition: good, slight stone damage.