BISCUIT "SITTING NUDE" BY RAPHAËL NANNINI

Statuette in biscuit porcelain representing a nude woman seated on a rock after the Italian sculptor Raphaël Nannini. Engraved on the back: "d'après Nanini" and numbered "N 78" under the base. Good condition. Raphaël Nannini (19th-20th century) was born in Florence. He worked as a sculptor in his native city, creating bronze and ivory figures for French companies such as Les Neveux de J. Lehman and Edmond Etling in the early 20th century. He also exhibited at the Paris Salon. Late 19th century, Circa: 1880 Dim: W:21cm, D:18cm, H:38cm.