Lot Essay
Christophe-Gabriel Allegrain, 1710-1795. Based on ancient models, Allegrain's marble Baigneuse was completed in 1766. It is currently in the Louvre, Paris.
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A FRENCH SILVERED BRONZE FIGURE OF VENUS DRYING HERSELF, after Christophe-Gabriel Allegrain, last quarter 19th century
On square base, stamped to the reverse G.C. ALLEGRAIN. F, some rubbing to patination
33½in. (85cm.) high
On square base, stamped to the reverse G.C. ALLEGRAIN. F, some rubbing to patination
33½in. (85cm.) high