Bidspirit auction | French Beaux-Arts Sea Maiden Sculpture

French Beaux-Arts Sea Maiden Sculpture - 15 x 5 in. This antique figural sculpture depicts a classical maiden as an allegory of the sea or fishing. The figure is shown in a contrapposto stance, draped in classical robes and wearing strapped sandals. In her left hand, she holds a small three-pronged trident and a conch shell. Her right hand hangs by her side, holding a string of two detailed fish.