Lot 79 , A 19th century Italian alabaster figure of The Bather, 14in.

A 19th century Italian alabaster figure of 'The Bather', on integral rectangular plinth, 14in.
Estimate £200-300

A number of small scattered surface bruises throughout the piece along with some larger small nicks around the plinth. A hairline crack running through the middle of the front of plinth but not evident at back, looking from underneath this runs approx 2 or 3 inches inwards and then turns left heading towards the back left edge. Back right corner of plinth has been broken off at some point and re- attached. Hairline crack running through her big toe.


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Sold for £200