Crouching nymph
Statuette
mid 18th century (made)
mid 18th century (made)
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This figure in white marble depicts a crouching nymph gathering sea shells. The figure is on a grey marble plinth mounted wih chased ormolu. It is thought to be French and to date from the 18th century.
Object details
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| Title | Crouching nymph (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | White marble |
| Brief description | White marble figure, crouching nymph, grey marble plinth, French, 18th century, probably by Étienne-Maurice Falconet |
| Physical description | Figure. White marble. A crouching nymph gathering sea shells. On grey marble plinth mounted wih chased ormolu. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by John Jones |
| Object history | Jones Bequest. |
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| Summary | This figure in white marble depicts a crouching nymph gathering sea shells. The figure is on a grey marble plinth mounted wih chased ormolu. It is thought to be French and to date from the 18th century. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1140-1882 |
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| Record created | July 25, 2008 |
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