Sculpture – Crouching Venus, Doidalsas From Bithynia – Marble

Sculpture in white Carrara marble, depicting the goddess “Crouching Venus” , after Doidalsas De Bithynie.
" Venus " is the  goddess of love, seduction, and feminine beauty in Roman mythology.
Its role is to arouse love in all : men like gods.
" Venus " is represented naked, modestly seated.
Her sensual body displays voluptuous curves, with a carefully shaped chest. 
Her hair is elegantly pulled back, only three strands of wavy hair fall at the nape of her neck, revealing a finely sculpted face.
Sculpture signed “Doidalsas”, hollow, on the side of the naturalist terrace, depicting a rock. 
Ancient marble, second half of the XIX th century. 
Very good state of conservation, restorations on two fingers. 

Length : 52 cm x 25 cm