Italian Patinated Bronze of the "Venus de Milo", 20th century, with cast "Fonderia Chiurazzi/Napoli" tag and foundry mark at back of self-base, after the ca. 130-100 BCE marble believed to be by Alexandros of Antioch now at the Musee de Louvre, Paris, h. 78", w. 27", d. 25". Reference: Mattusch, Carol. C. Classical Bronzes - The Art and Craft of Greek and Roman Statuary. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1996; p. 117.

In generally very good condition. Casting replicates the nicks, abrasions and losses of the original. Rich chocolate brown patina.