Please note that this item has a reserve."This item is part of a large estate of an aristocratic family from Eastern Europe. In late 1940’s, the entire estate was confiscated by the communist government and for over 60 years was displayed in a local museum until recently when the entire collection was returned to the family. Some items are in US and others are still in Europe. The collection is made of 19th Century art, antique furniture, tapestries and more. Some items are still in Eastern Europe but can be shipped anywhere. Also, to protect the privacy of the current owners, we will not divulge their name during the auction. However, each item sold in auctions will be accompanied by a letter from the owner authenticating each piece. Large Bronze Reclining Nude Sculpture from the Barbedienne Studios in France. This is a full size bronze Collas /signed sculpture with text in Italian which we believe to be from Strozzi, Alessandra Macinghi (ca.1407–1471) to one of her children. See link ""Strozzi, Alessandra Macinghi ca.1407–1471 Florentine Letter Writer."" Achille Collas was the associate of Barbedienne since 1838. Signed with the Collas Reduction stamp. Collas (1795-1859) and Barbedienne (1810-1892) ran the finest metal shop in France and were responsible for some of that periods greatest metal works. Measures 29"" in length, and has a height of 19"". In very good conditions, weight over 24 lbs."

very good