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19th Century Bronze Figure "Polyhymnia" Sign. J.Walz. Muse

$4,410.69
£3,272.31
€3,700
CA$6,038.46
A$6,765.02
CHF 3,521.19
MX$82,385.03
NOK 44,855.24
SEK 42,240.98
DKK 28,172.43
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19th century bronze figure "Polyhymnia" France or Austrian sign. J.Walz. The figure is worked out by J.Walz (death:1922). He has worked in Paris and Vienna for Victor Tilgner. The figure "Polyhymnia" is worked after the famous antique figure of Polyhymnia which is exhibit now in Louvre, Paris. Polyhymnia was in Greek mythology the Muse of sacred poetry, sacred hymn, dance, and eloquence as well as agriculture and pantomime.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.81 in (63 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Greek (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Epfach, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5243218933572

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