BY ORAZIO ANDREONI, ROME, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Orazio Andreoni established an international reputation through various works exhibited in Glasgow in 1888 and Berlin in 1892. The artist specialized in classically-draped and scantily-clad marble figures which showcased his superior handling of the medium. A smaller version of the present sculpture sold Christie's, London, 17 June 2009, lot 153 (£20,000).