Danilo Cervietti

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 and associated pedestal with chips to edges and dirt to surfaces and crevices. Visible large chips to lower edge of brown onyx stepped base. Restoration to fingers of both hands. Seam of construction visible to both arms beneath bracelets. Restoration to fingers of both hands to reclining figure on green marble base. Restored crack to peacock head of headdress. Visible seams of construction to both arms beneath bracelets like her pendant figure.
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Isis was the ancient Egyptian goddess celebrated as the ideal mother and wife, patron of nature and magic, friend of slaves and sinners. The present sculpture shows a follower of the goddess lying carefree on a sphinx-headed temple stair, rendered by the artist with sensual curves and sly smile very much in keeping with the late 19th-century tradition of engaging the viewer in the artist's own dreamy interpretations.
The sculpture studio Cervietti in Pietrasanta, Tuscany, was founded by Danielo. It is still active today and run by his son Franco.