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Enrico Astorri — Girl cradling her cat
Enrico Astorri

Girl cradling her cat

"Girl Cradling Her Cat" by Enrico Astorri is a marble sculpture that captures an intimate moment of tenderness between a young girl and her feline companion. Carved from white marble, the work demonstrates Astorri's skill in rendering delicate forms and emotional connection through the neoclassical medium. The piece exemplifies the 19th century Italian sculptor's interest in depicting quiet domestic scenes with refined technical execution.

Medium
white marble

🔨 Auction Lot

19th & 20th Century Sculpture

November 26, 2024

Estimate: $5,000$7,000

Lot 541

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Enrico Astorri, Girl cradling her cat

"Girl Cradling Her Cat" by Enrico Astorri is a marble sculpture that captures an intimate moment of tenderness between a young girl and her feline companion. Carved from white marble, the work demonstrates Astorri's skill in rendering delicate forms and emotional connection through the neoclassical medium. The piece exemplifies the 19th century Italian sculptor's interest in depicting quiet domestic scenes with refined technical execution.

Medium
white marble
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Girl and pet, 20th Century, Portrait with animal, Soft naturalistic style, Italian Artist, Figurative Art, Oil Painting, Realism, Domestic Scene, Tender intimate moment