A north Italian, carved and giltwood sculpture of Diana, follower of Francesco Parodi, Genoa, 18th century

On an associated highly decorative inlaid marble base.

Overall the condition of the figure is good. There is some wear and minor dirt consistent with age. There is general wear to the gilding. There are a few nicks to the edges of the drapery. There are stable fissures running throughout the gilding and gesso. There are traces of worming particularly to the back and base. A joint is visible at the proper right forearm. The spear is not fixed. The sculpture is unpainted at the back. The base is in very good condition. There is some minor wear and a few minor nicks to the surface. The four sides were recently rejoined and fitted with a steel internal structure for supporting a heavy sculpture.
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