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Terracotta After Clodion, a Bacchante Mounted on a Double Marble Pedestal

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Terracotta after Clodion, A Bacchante Mounted on a Double Marble Pedestal. Signed on the back in the clay "Clodion." Claude Michel Clodion was a French Rococo sculptor. He was noted for his versatility as an artist and for the lively charm of his figures, which included Grecian nymphs, cherubs, and gods, Clodion was both popular and celebrated even in his day. He was best best known for his small-scale terracotta sculptures. Trent Antiques has been a respected name in antiques for over 30 years with a large collection of period furniture, art, books, jewelry and decorative accessories.
  • Attributed to:
    Claude Michel Clodion (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
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  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU846328439362
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