Art Nouveau Carved Marble Figural Group, c. 1900, of a scantily clad woman seated on a reclining lion, probably Italian, on an integral stepped plinth base, H.- 17 1/2 in., W.- 15 in., D.- 8 in.

Condition consistent with age and use. A 3 inch triangular loss to the back left corner. Several approximate 2 inch black streaks on the lion. A pea-size chip in the proper right knee. Proper left toes lacking. Soiling throughout. Heavy chipping along the bottom edges of the base. A cluster of chips on the lion muzzle. Seven flea-size brown spots on the skirt and lion haunches. Three 2 inch and one 3 inch hairline cracks along the left corner of the base. An intriguing piece. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.