This exquisite antique alabaster sculpture masterfully renders the classical subject of the "Crouching Venus," a pose celebrated in ancient Greek and Roman art and later revived during the Renaissance and Neoclassical periods. Distinctly in the manner of P. Bazzanti, a renowned Florentine workshop active in the late 19th century, this piece dates to approximately 1880. The Bazzanti School was celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship in marble and alabaster, producing high-quality reproductions and interpretations of classical and neoclassical masterpieces. This particular statue captures the goddess in a modest, introspective pose, with her arms gracefully arranged to cover her form, embodying both vulnerability and serene beauty. The finely carved details of her elaborate coiffure, delicate facial features, and subtle musculature showcase the artistic skill and precision characteristic of the workshop's artisans. While the sculpture bears no visible signature, its stylistic elements and the choice of subject matter are highly consistent with the output of this esteemed Italian workshop, which catered to the discerning tastes of Grand Tour travelers and affluent collectors of the era. The natural translucence and subtle veining of the alabaster lend a unique luminosity and depth to the sculpture. Measures - 20.5"H x 11.5"W x 7.5"D