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Rococò Italian artist - 18th century terracotta figure sculpture - Allegory

c.1750

$4,765.57
£3,540.49
€4,000
CA$6,607.68
A$7,106
CHF 3,799.59
MX$85,696.38
NOK 48,048.47
SEK 43,778.34
DKK 30,486.64

About the Item

Terracotta sculpture - Allegory of Vanity. Italy, 18th century. 17 x 12 x 42 cm high. Made entirely of terracotta. It depicts a bare-breasted girl holding a mirror and a cherub with a cornucopia. - This item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. - Further details on the condition report are available upon request. *Please keep in mind that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of the Italian cultural heritage. Normally the times for issuing certificates are 40 days from the date of the appointment: The new legislation in force from 2021 provides for shorter times at the discretion of the expert commission for declared amounts of less than € 13,500. All costs of this operation are included.
  • Creation Year:
    c.1750
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement Style:
  • Period:
    Mid-18th Century
  • Condition:
    Please note that any damage or breakage of the antiques in our collection will be restored at the time of sale upon request.
  • Gallery Location:
    Varmo, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU886317012882

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