ANTONIO PIAZZA, 'VENUS ON A WAVE', MARBLE

Antonio Piazza (Italian, 1875-1925). 'Venus on a Wave' or 'Nude Beauty' - late 19th to early 20th century, white marble, signed to lower back 'A. Piazza', 'Carrara'.

Provenance: The Collection of Diana McCluskey, Tampa, FL; acquired from Revere Auctions, St. Paul, MN, January 19, 2019, Lot 81.

Approximate dimensions: h. 31.5", w. 16.5", d. 11".
Condition: Some scattered chips including to putto's head, surface has been cleaned and has a 'sugary' texture, some black marks, restoration to finger on lower hand, sculpture is structurally sound.