AFTER THE ANTIQUE, A LARGE CARVED WHITE MARBLE FIGURE 'THE MEDICI VENUS' PROBABLY ITALIAN, LATE 19TH CENTURYDepicted in the act of rising from the sea, Cupid riding dolphin by her sideapproximately 162cm high, 48.5cm wide, 51cm deepWhilst the exact date of the discovery of the figure of the Venus de' Medici upon which this is based is unknown. It first appeared in the 1638 catalogue of works held in the Villa Medici collection in Rome. The original marble figure is thought to be a 1st century copy after an earlier Greek bronze figure. The dolphin to the side providing a support which the bronze would not have needed or had. After a brief Napoleonic interlude in Paris, it is now in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence.Literature; F. Haskell and N. Penny, Taste and the Antique - the Lure of Classical Sculpture 1500-1900, New Haven and London, 1981, pp. 325-329, No.88.Generally fair to good condition. Some minor scuffs and wear- small infill hole to back- slightly yellow patch to underside of chin, edge fritting and nibbles around plinth base, unsigned. Surface is not polished- has revealed construction of faint scored marks all over. Some mild dirt build up to crevices.Please refer to additional images for visual references to condition which forms part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale as viewed and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.