Furniture & Works of Art - 14th July 2009

Lot 313A

A carved marble sculpture of a shepherdess

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £1200

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Description

A carved marble sculpture of a shepherdess, in the manner of John Cheere, protecting herself from the rain, with a lamb under her right arm, to a naturalistic circular base, early 19th century, 39.5in (100.5cm) h. Traces of later paint, various losses including: her nose and lips.