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Alabaster Sculpture of Girl with Harp, French C. 1880
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for sale €3,393     $3,683
£2,900
Judy Fox Antiques

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Alabaster Sculpture of Girl with Harp, French C. 1880

19th century
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Alabaster Sculpture of Girl with Harp, French C. 1880

This stylish alabaster is French. She is all curves and softness, to contrast with the architectural element behind her.? She is in Egyptian costume, picked out in gold, with a large bee, the Egyptians' symbol for hard work and industry.

Height: 61 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
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Judy Fox Antiques has dated this French Alabaster Orientalist Sculpture to the 1880s.

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SA787084
Dealers Internal Reference
JF 0007
Dealers Notes

Judy Fox Antiques has been trading at No.81 Portobello Road since 1971. We deal in top quality Victorian and Edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.

The majority of our extensive stock has been sympathetically restored and is, therefore, in showroom condition.

Much of our stock is not listed online so do contact us if you are looking for something in particular.

We have a large international clientele, both private and trade, and export to all parts of the world, contact for any quotes.

Description
Alabaster Sculpture of Girl with Harp, French C. 1880

This stylish alabaster is French. She is all curves and softness, to contrast with the architectural element behind her.

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? She is in Egyptian costume, picked out in gold, with a large bee, the Egyptians' symbol for hard work and industry.
Judy Fox Antiques

Height: 61 cm

Height
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this French Alabaster Orientalist Sculpture to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA787084
Dealers Internal Ref
JF 0007
Judy Fox Antiques
Judy Fox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2018

We deal in top quality victorian and edwardian furniture as well as decorative 19th century sculpture and objets d'art.

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Judy Fox Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Carved off-white alabaster sculpture depicting a female figure leaning on a pedestal with a harp and gilded details.
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Archive I Carved off-white alabaster sculpture depicting a female figure leaning on a pedestal with a harp and gilded details.

Alabaster Sculpture of Girl with Harp, French C. 1880

Archive II Carved off-white alabaster sculpture depicting a female figure leaning on a pedestal with a harp and gilded details. View II
Archive III Carved off-white alabaster sculpture depicting a female figure leaning on a pedestal with a harp and gilded details. View III
Archive IV Carved off-white alabaster sculpture depicting a female figure leaning on a pedestal with a harp and gilded details. View IV
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Judy Fox Antiques

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W11 2QB
United Kingdom
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Carved off-white alabaster sculpture depicting a female figure leaning on a pedestal with a harp and gilded details.
Alabaster Sculpture of Girl with Harp, French C. 1880
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Carved off-white alabaster sculpture depicting a female figure leaning on a pedestal with a harp and gilded details.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleOrientalist
  • MaterialAlabaster, Parcel-Gilt
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsParcel-gilt accents, Leaning figure, Classical drapery, Orientalist headpiece
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in)

This French Orientalist sculpture depicts a female figure leaning against an architectural pedestal. Dating from 1880, the piece is carved from off-white alabaster with parcel-gilt highlights that accentuate her headpiece, Egyptian costume, belt, and jewellery. The woman wears classical drapery and stands on a sculpted base decorated with low-relief palm fronds, holding a small harp in one hand while resting her weight casually against the column behind her. Measuring 61 cm high, the sculpture fits neatly upon a sideboard top or large mantelpiece. Placed in a reception room or study, this French Chateau style artwork provides a refined focal point atop a substantial cabinet or display surface, bringing a classical nineteenth-century sculptural presence into an interior setting without overwhelming existing decorative schemes.

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Orientalist sculptures from late 19th-century France often incorporate Near Eastern and North African aesthetic themes, featuring detailed drapery, classical proportions, and fine relief carving in soft natural stone such as alabaster.

Artisans carved these figures from solid blocks of translucent alabaster or marble, frequently applying parcel-gilding or polychrome accents to highlight jewellery, drapery, and decorative elements.

Authentic period pieces display subtle hand-carving marks, natural veining within the translucent stone, light surface patination, and hand-applied gilding rather than uniform modern resin casts.

Position the figure on a dark wood sideboard, marble console table, or within a lit alcove to showcase the stones translucency and create contrast against minimalist contemporary backdrops.

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth or dry natural hair brush. Avoid liquid cleaning agents, water, or solvents, as alabaster is a porous mineral susceptible to water damage.
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