An antique marble statue of a water carrier by Gugliemo Pugi (1850-1915), circa 1900, the serene contemplative figure of a reclining woman in classical attire with an amphora, in contrasting white and mottled grey marble and supported on an oval flecked base; inscribed signature, Pugi, verso, height 11.81 in., width 13.78 in., depth 6.69 in.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Verso - Verso is the "back" side of a sheet of paper, art work, coin or medal. The front side is "recto".
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