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Life-size statue of the nymph Amalthée and Zeus' goat
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An incredible plaster sculpture of the Nymph Amalthée and Zeus's goat. Amalthée is the goat that nurses Zeus as a child, and which Rhea has entrusted to protect him from the jealousy of Chronos. Later, the Goat metamorphoses into a Nymph. We have here an extremely rare example made in the 19th century by an unidentified artist.
In the 19th century, few sculptors worked directly on stone or marble... Instead, they were "modelers". They generally used plaster to give shape to a creation straight out of their imagination, then entrusted the carving to specialists. Sculptures are therefore often signed by both the master sculptor and the specialists commissioned to carve them. Plaster modelling enables master sculptors to present their creations at an exhibition and ensure their success before producing the final version in marble, stone or bronze.
A distinction is made between " modeling "of a plaster sculpture, which has been created by hand by the master sculptor, from a " molding "in plaster. On the contrary, it requires a pre-existing original model to be molded in order to reproduce it, for example.
Our plaster sculpture ofAmalthée and Zeus' goat is an original hand-modelled plaster by an unidentified artist. The use of plaster makes the artist's gestures more apparent, enabling him to accentuate the smallest naturalistic details, thus reinforcing the nymph's human side.
- Dimensions:Height: 71.66 in (182 cm)Width: 35.44 in (90 cm)Depth: 36.23 in (92 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In perfect condition, mounted on a base with wheels for easy movement. Extremely heavy.
- Seller Location:Paris, FR
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