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Erotic Copper Repoussé Relief of an Orgy with French Soldiers, Mid- 19th Century

$280
$55049% Off
£213.78
£419.9249% Off
€247.02
€485.2249% Off
CA$393.07
CA$772.1049% Off
A$438.11
A$860.5849% Off
CHF 229.86
CHF 451.5249% Off
MX$5,350.09
MX$10,509.1049% Off
NOK 2,910.57
NOK 5,717.1949% Off
SEK 2,750.93
SEK 5,403.6249% Off
DKK 1,843.61
DKK 3,621.3849% Off

About the Item

This rare and damaged copper repoussé relief 18 people in erotic play involving French soldiers of various rank and state of undress. The artwork has a horizontal crack across the center of the scene. The relief is backed by a sold bronze panel.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 6.88 in (17.48 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Louis Philippe (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Repoussé
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Condition:
    Minor structural damages. Horizontal crack across the center. Some small losses to patination.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU977618773192

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