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728 - Seated Vestal. Art Nouveau. 19th century Patinated terracott…
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Estimate €500 - €1,500
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Description
Seated Vestal. Art Nouveau. 19th century Patinated terracotta. Dimensions: 26 x 14 x 10 cm. A seated female figure with an elegant, Symbolist air, draped in a veil and flowing fabric, leans thoughtfully against a classically inspired architectural support. The composition presents a closed and refined silhouette, in which the drapery and the gentle tilt of the face create an atmosphere of contemplation and melancholy. The modelling combines idealisation and decorative sensibility, with particular attention to the flowing folds, the treatment of the hair, and the delicacy of the gesture. The work fully reflects the Art Nouveau aesthetic of the late 19th century, which viewed the female figure as an emblem of introspective beauty, linear elegance and a poetic evocation of Antiquity.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
Auction location
Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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