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Superb and rare serpentine sculpture depicting a naked man * to ancient standing with fists clenched, perhaps a Greek or a Roman, vintage late nineteenth century.
This sculpture is in good condition. It is of a remarkable quality of sculpture and is very decorative.
A note: breakage and missing the tip of the thumb of the right hand, slight wear of time, see pictures.
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* Serpentine is a family of minerals of silicates group. This gemstone is dark green mottled like the skin of a snake. Serpentine is used in jewelry as cut stone, or as an ornamental stone. Gems forms are cut as gemstones and ornamental stones (the antigorite). Often tinged, she can imitate jade. Its delicate color combination, the translucent appearance but also its relative softness makes it attractive for sculpture or jewelry.
