ITALIAN OR FRENCH, CIRCA 1777-1781, | The Muse Erato

The surface is slightly eroded with overall surface dirt, notably in the crevices, due to outside exposure. There are a few natural green veining and natural inclusions in some places consistent with the material. There are some minor fillings in some places on the drapery notably on her proper right leg. The tip of here proper left big toe is missing. There are a few minor chips to the high points notably on the drapery and along the edges of the base with a few larger losses to the lower edge, notably to the proper right front corner and edge. There is a filled loss to the edge of the drapery above her proper left foot. The tip of her nose and proper right nostril have been restored. The upper fold of the drapery bellow her proper left shoulder appears to be an addition. Otherwise in overall quite good condition. Very elegant and attractive Neoclassical marble with a good size.
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