Antique Victorian Gilt Bronze cut glass Compote Bowl Sculpted nymph (969)

Gilt bronze and cut glass figural centerpiece  tazza, late 19th century. 
European, probably French.

11 1/2inches high.

diam of bowl is 10inches.

Highest quality artistry: modeled as a kneeling sea nymphette, naked girl child figure, long wavy hair.

A net, with the finest detail draped over one knee.

Chubby fingers support a cut glass dish.

Incredible, complex floral, leaf and scroll cast hexagonal base.

Fabulous detail to all parts of this wonderful centerpiece - from the rounded fleshy body to the fine details of the base and net and the wonderfully sweet face.

Cut glass of the highest quality.

Rich, rich gilding.

Condition is excellent: no damage of any sort. 

( no scratches, wear, cracks or chips) .