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“Diana the Huntress” bronze after J. A. Houdon , France circa 1870

1870

About the Item

Beautiful reduction of the famous marble masterpiece by J.A. Houdon, exhibited at the Goulbekian Foundation in Lisbon. The cast bronze, probably from NapoleonIII period, is heavy and of excellent quality (8kg), the mounting junctions of the arms almost invisible The patina shows nice wear consistent with the antique character of the subject and avoids the gleaming of recent reproductions.
  • Creation Year:
    1870
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.23 in (59 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • After:
    Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741 - 1828, French)
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2622212873732
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