Lot 60: GUILLAUME GEEFS | Le Lion Amoureux (The Lion in love)

white marble, on a veined light grey marble base

marble: 61 by 65cm., 24 by 25 5/8 in.<br />base: 26 by 76 by 49cm., 10¼ by 39 7/8  by 19¼in.

white marble, on a veined light grey marble base

Overall the condition of the marble is very good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is veining to the marble consistent with the material, including slightly open veins at the woman's lower back and back of the neck, and further open veins with inclusions at the woman's proper right shoulder and proper right thigh. There are several naturally occurring inclusions, notably at the lion's proper right eyebrow, the woman's proper right back of the knee, and between her breasts. There is a loss to the tip of the scissors. There are a few small dirt marks to the marble, including to the woman's proper right calf, her proper left thigh, and the edge of the base. There are a few chips and abrasions to the bottom edge of the base. A small section at the bottom edge of the base has been reattached. The veined marble base is in good condition with several chips to the edges, including a larger loss to the top edge.
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