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Armor and Venus Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sculpture Gilt Bronze

About the Item

This beautiful Empire bronze sculpture shows winged Amor carrying Venus, she is holding a wreath in her right hand, surrounded within a circular cloth in the wind. Finely chiseled gilt bronze on a marble pedestal (ver de mer marble). Provenance: Collection Jean Lefevre (1908-1965), architect, Paris.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Marble,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
    Germany
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The pedestal is from the period, but probably associated. The bottom ring of the pedestal slightly loose. Otherwise perfect condition and original gilding!
  • Seller Location:
    Worpswede / Bremen, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 31661stDibs: LU981424614502
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