Sculpture, PORTATRICE D'ACQUA - 44 cm - Bronze
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A vintage bronze statue titled Portatrice d'Acqua from France, unsigned, 44 cm high, 10 cm wide, 20 cm deep, weighing 2 kg, in good condition with an original dark patina, depicting an oriental water carrier female figure with two baskets on a yoke.
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Splendid Vintage Bronze Statue - Oriental Water Carrier
44 cm, 2 kg
A refined vintage sculpture in solid metal (bronze), depicting an Eastern female figure (rural water carrier) in traditional attire, engaged in transporting two baskets suspended from a yoke.
The work stands out for its strong Orientalist taste and meticulous attention to detail, visible both in the decorative textures of the dress and in the features of the face.
The metal is solid, not hollow, as demonstrated by the solid base and substantial weight.
The casting shows no signatures or visible marks, placing it among the fine decorative productions of the first half of the 20th century.
Eastern Water Carrier / Geisha
Material: Solid Bronze
Overall height: 44 cm
Weight: 2.0 kg
Excellent vintage condition. Shows normal signs of aging,
Presents a splendid original dark patina from the period, with very slight and normal signs of aging on the base that attest to its authenticity and age (see bottom photo). No cracks, breaks or restorations.
Tracked shipment and careful professional packaging guaranteed.
Splendid Vintage Bronze Statue - Oriental Water Carrier
44 cm, 2 kg
A refined vintage sculpture in solid metal (bronze), depicting an Eastern female figure (rural water carrier) in traditional attire, engaged in transporting two baskets suspended from a yoke.
The work stands out for its strong Orientalist taste and meticulous attention to detail, visible both in the decorative textures of the dress and in the features of the face.
The metal is solid, not hollow, as demonstrated by the solid base and substantial weight.
The casting shows no signatures or visible marks, placing it among the fine decorative productions of the first half of the 20th century.
Eastern Water Carrier / Geisha
Material: Solid Bronze
Overall height: 44 cm
Weight: 2.0 kg
Excellent vintage condition. Shows normal signs of aging,
Presents a splendid original dark patina from the period, with very slight and normal signs of aging on the base that attest to its authenticity and age (see bottom photo). No cracks, breaks or restorations.
Tracked shipment and careful professional packaging guaranteed.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
France
Style
Vintage
Material
Bronze
Title of artwork
PORTATRICE D'ACQUA
Signature
Not signed
Colour
Bronze
Condition
Good condition
Height
44 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
2000 g
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