Hi Hervé ,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

Henri Michel Antoine Chapu (French, 1833 - 1891)
Untitled Classical seated nude, dated 1868.
In the form of a seated female nude figure of a young woman with both hands clasped around one raised knee, the base with carved drapery, on an ogee-molded plinth. Signed "CHAPU" to the base.
marble
33 inches overall height, 20 inches long, 8 inches deep
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition; value assumes no breaks, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: acquired at auction
$2,000-3,000*

*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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