North Italian, probably Venetian, late 16th century

on later wood base

Overall the condition of the bronze is very good with some minor wear to the patina consistent with age. There is a visible section at the elbow of the proper right arm and a few spots of greening on the veil behind the proper right arm.
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The broad swept up drapery, the treatment to the hands and the distinctive pleated veil swept back from her head can be compared with work attributed to the workshop of Girolamo Campagna as illustrated by Planiscig.

RELATED LITERATURE
L.Planiscig, Venezianische Bildhauer, Vienna, 1921, fig. 596 and 595, 594