Italian Marble Sculpture of a Wood-Nymph & Putto

Italian Carved Marble Sculpture of a Wood-Nymph and Putto

ca. 1900, the partially draped female figure with entwining floral vine, incised signature "Galileo" along back edge.
overall h. 30", w. 9-1/2", d. 9"

Provenance: The Estate of Donald J. Hurst, Waterloo, Iowa.
Condition Report: Overall good "as is" estate condition. Scattered surface scratches, abrasions, and slight nicks. Losses: Cherub's proper right arm, fingers of left hand, and left wing. Repairs: cherub's upper torso, left ankle, left arm and wrist; fingers of nymph's left hand. Some soiling/discoloration.