Bronze sculpture depicting Venus removing her sandal, Italy, late 18th century Measurements: H 25.5 cm x diameter 8 cm Price between 2,500.00 / 3,500.00 euros item accompanied by a certificate of authenticity This bronze sculpture depicts Venus while taking off the sandal. Made in the neoclassical era in Italy, it consists of the bronze sculpture of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, Venus for the Romans. The naked goddess, preparing to take the bath, makes the very human gesture of undoing a sandal. The left arm, on the other hand, is raised, as if to compensate for the position while maintaining balance. Next to her, wrapped around a rocky spur, is a dolphin, an iconog animal