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Grand Tour Alabaster Seated Nymph
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Grand Tour Alabaster Seated Nymph

19th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 11 December 2024 · Cella
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Very rare, well carved 19th century Grand Tour alabaster library sculpture of the Seated Nymph from the group known as The Invitation to the Dance, one of the most light-hearted groups from classical Hellenistic antiquity. Paired with a nude Faun with Clappers who invites her to dance. Portrayed partially draped, reaching for her outsretched foot and seated on a rocky outcrop, this most closely resembles the example from the Medici Collection in the Uffizi in Florence and the Nymph in the Museo Archeologico in Naples. Good example Italian, probably Florence, circa 1870.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45.5cm (17.91")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Declaration

Cella has dated this Alabaster Seated Nymph Sculpture to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1110159
Dealers Internal Reference
CA967
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

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Very rare, well carved 19th century Grand Tour alabaster library sculpture of the Seated Nymph from the group known as The Invitation to the Dance, one of the most light-hearted groups from classical Hellenistic antiquity. Paired with a nude Faun with Clappers who invites her to dance. Portrayed partially draped, reaching for her outsretched foot and seated on a rocky outcrop, this most closely resembles the example from the Medici Collection in the Uffizi in Florence and the Nymph in the Museo Archeologico in Naples. Good example Italian, probably Florence, circa 1870.
Height
45.5cm (17.91")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this Alabaster Seated Nymph Sculpture to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1110159
Dealers Internal Ref
CA967
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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Archive I A carved alabaster sculpture depicting a seated female figure with draped fabric, perched on a rock base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Grand Tour Alabaster Seated Nymph

Archive II A carved alabaster sculpture depicting a seated female figure with draped fabric, perched on a rock base. View II
Archive III A carved alabaster sculpture depicting a seated female figure with draped fabric, perched on a rock base. View III
Archive IV A carved alabaster sculpture depicting a seated female figure with draped fabric, perched on a rock base. View IV
Archive V A carved alabaster sculpture depicting a seated female figure with draped fabric, perched on a rock base. View V
Archive VI A carved alabaster sculpture depicting a seated female figure with draped fabric, perched on a rock base. View VI
Archive VII A carved alabaster sculpture depicting a seated female figure with draped fabric, perched on a rock base. View VII
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Cella

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A carved alabaster sculpture depicting a seated female figure with draped fabric, perched on a rock base.
Grand Tour alabaster Seated Nymph
Ref: SA1110159
A carved alabaster sculpture depicting a seated female figure with draped fabric, perched on a rock base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • Material[Alabaster]
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsCarved drapery, Classical hair styling, Naturalistic rock base, Seated posture
  • SizeH 45.5 cm (18 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 33.5 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Grand Tour sculptures are small-scale replicas of classical antiquities collected by wealthy travellers during the 18th and 19th centuries as they toured cultural sites across Europe.

These pieces were typically carved from fine-grained alabaster, white marble, or bronze, often sourced from Italian quarries renowned for their suitability for detailed figurative work.

Authenticity is generally determined by the presence of natural stone ageing, precise hand-carving tool marks, yellowing or patination consistent with age, and construction methods typical of the 19th century.

Such pieces function effectively as focal points on mantelpieces, bookshelves, or side tables, contrasting clean modern lines with classical texture and historical depth.

Alabaster is porous and water-soluble; it should be cleaned exclusively with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and kept away from moisture and direct sunlight to prevent staining and degradation.
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