Bronze lady bust patina Art Nouveau Victorian on marble base Hot Cast Figurine

Condition: This sculpture is in perfect condition. Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base: Height 14" X Width 5.5" Marble Dimensions: Diameter 5.5" Height without base:13" Weight:9 LBS Inventory:78STE7993787 Now up for auction is this exceptional bronze sculpture by the renowned Swiss-born French artist Jean-Jacques Pradier (1792-1852), created around 1848. The piece, titled "Phryne," depicts the famous courtesan from ancient Athens, a figure known for her beauty and legendary role in the 4th century BC. This neoclassical sculpture captures Phryne with exquisite detail, standing gracefully on a shaped, stepped plinth, embodying both elegance and classical charm. The sculpture remains in fine condition, showcasing Pradier's mastery of form and composition. Pradier originally crafted the model of Phryne from Parian marble, an ideal material to honor the Grecian inspiration behind the subject. At nearly two meters in height, the original marble statue was an impressive tribute to Phryne'