Magnificent antique gilt bronze lady playing castanets with musical pipes by her feet. She is dancing infront of a bronze term sculpture that is smiling and enjoying the vision of the beautiful nude gilt bronze lady dancing and playing castanets. The artist made this sculpture in two sizes, this one and another very much larger one and also sculpted them in porcelain. The example we are offering is the finest condition and most beautiful example of this sculpture that we have seen. I own the large porcelain version and have seen the much larger bronze version. In my opinion, the gilt bronze two color version we are offering for sale is the finest example known. The gilding is perfect with no losses. The chocolate brown patina of the bacchus head term and the rest of the sculpture are perfect. The combination of the beautiful gilt bronze nude dancer and the dark chocolate brown patina on the bacchus head term and the rest of the sculpture really make the gilt bronze lady come alive. She is beautiful and happy, what a great combination. Vanden. Bossche created some of the world's most beautiful sculptures in the 19th century. This is his most important sculpture and is sought after by collector's worldwide. This superb bronze has been in my own collection for more than 25 years. Having collected sculpture for more than 45 years I have been very lucky to have purchased collected and seen some of the finest sculptures in the world. This mint condition masterpiece is guaranteed to please the most particular collector or connoisseur. The sculpture measures 17-3/4 inches high. The diameter of the marble base is 6 inches. The lady measures 13-1/4 inches from the bottom of her toes to the top of her left hand. Weight 13.25 lbs. If you are limited in space and can only add a few pieces to your collection this is a wonderful example to own and enjoy.