Vittorio Caradossi

white Carrara marble, raised on a later square white marble pedestal

Overall in good condition and presentation. The marble surface with traces of dirt consistent with handling that can easily be cleaned. Minor scratches and nicks to surface consistent with age. Later associated marble pedestal with chips to edges and dirt to surface and crevices. Overpaint to bust and right arm of reclining figure. Possibly contemporary to carving of sculpture to either hide an undesired vein or a hairline crack.
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This ambitious group is an uncommon and sensual scene of three nymphs in languid poses on a rock. Here the artist relishes in the contrasting textures of the hard rock and the soft, supple skin of the nymphs.  Although signed by Caradossi, the vertical and upward swirling composition is a typical feature in Giuseppe Gambogi’s whimsical works.