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~ VENUS IN THE BATH
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The item was sold for 1 235 €
Fees include commission and taxes.
An ivory and silver-plated figure depicting Venus, nude, wiping her foot, leaning on an amphora placed on an altar.
Late 19th century, early 20th century.
Height of ivory figure: 21 cm – Total height: 24 cm
. Gross weight: 1255 g.
(Gerce, oxidation)
Elephantidae spp. (I/A), CIC 2025/BE02127/CE.
- The Nicolas de Hurtado Collection (1854–1920).
– It has remained in the family to this day.
This composition is based on that of a bronze sculpture held at the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, described as having been made in Padua in the mid-16th century [inv. no. H.CK-73].