Late C19thFrench or Italian bronze ''Grand Tour'' souvenir bronze reduction of the ''Venus di Milo'' .
Well-cast larger scale bronze of the iconic Ancient Greek marble statue of Venus or Aphrodite found on the island of Milos in 1820 .
The original sculpture now on display at The Louvre , Paris , France . The marble original of the goddess of love and beauty is attributed to the Greek sculptor Alexandria of Antioch .
The base with an indistinct undeciphered Foundry signature to the side of the base.
Good consistent rich patina, with clear cast details.
Signed to rear edge by the foundry in indeciphered script .
H 19''
W 5''
D 4''
France or Italy c. 1880
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Internal Reference: ML 1811
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA581120
Dateline of this antique is 1880
Height is 49cm (19.3inches)Width is 14cm (5.5inches)Depth is 10cm (3.9inches)
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