FRENCH EMPIRE-STYLE BRONZE-DORÉ AND MARBLE FIGURAL STANDISH.late 19th-early 20th century; "as is" condition. Rectangular; the marble base, with pierced gallery, raised on four lion paw and acanthus feet; centering a seated Classical nude female figure warming herself at a brazier, flanked by urn-form inkwells - 10 1/2 in. x 15 in. x 9 in. Estimate $400-600
PROVENANCE: Sycamore Farm, Portsmouth, VA, the large estate of Robert Vick and Charles Sibley
The bronze doré with rubeed gilding throughout. The marble base with chips, hairlines and large cracks.
