Lost wax bronze maiden
23"x9"x9" Bronze Maiden on a marble base. She appears in the Themis style with uplifted right arm and left arm pulled back posteriorly. No blindfold, no sword, no scales. There is no discernable makers mark. The statue is hollow with some sort of plaster filling coating the inside. The metal scratches to yellow under the patina and is non magnetic. I can see what appear to be the core pin, wax channel spots with cleanup and repair. She is wearing a full length classical gown with only one foot partialy exposed.
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Hi Tom,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This was probably made in Europe - most likely Italy or Greece - for the tourist trade. The casting is of average quality, as is the patina. It is a lovely decorative with decorative rather than historic value.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Continental style cire-perdue cast bronze Classical figure
unattributed maker, 20th Century
The Classically draped figure of a young woman with one arm aloft, on an unmarked bronze foot, on a marble base.
23 inches tall, 9 inches wide by 9 inches deep
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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