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French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Three Graces” after Germain Pilon

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AFTER THE ORIGINAL MODEL BY GERMAIN PILON French, 1525-1590 "Three Graces" Patinated bronze unsigned, no markings cast circa last quarter of the 19th century Item # 308ZEK29Q An exquisitely cast late 19th century model after Germain Pilon's 16th century monument of the "Three Graces", it is executed in bronze with a medium-brown patina coming through nearly black recesses. The original sculpture was commissioned in 1561 by Catherine de Médicis as a monument to her husband, King Henri II. That was executed by Pilon from a single block of marble and was acquired for the collection of the Louvre where it has remained since its purchase in 1816. In that original example, an urn is raised over the three figures that held the heart of Henri II. That urn was tragically destroyed during the French Revolution but has since been replaced. The present example is exceedingly fine, the surface exhibiting exquisite chiseling and finishing work throughout with texture and underlying nuance captured directly from the mold and transferred into the bronze. The perfectly smooth surfaces allow the complex chemical patina to glow brilliantly. Each of the elongated figures is depicted uniquely with intricate rendering of the hair to capture the twisting strands with precision; their eyelids, fingernails, toes and chaotic garments are all modeled with exacting photographic realism. The "Three Graces" depict Thalia, Euphrosyne and Aglaia, the minor deities that are perhaps derived from the ancient model of the triple Hecate: the Greek goddess of the crossroads in the three feminine bodies. The "Three Charities" were attributed as daughters of Zeus and Eurynome, though other sources also note them as being the daughters of Dionysus. Measurements: 19 1/2" H x 8" D x 10" W Condition Report: Patina in overall good condition with age appropriate handling wear: rubbing through the darker patina to reveal the underlying olive tones in areas of handling, rubbed relief to raised elements (hair, toes, an outstretched fingers, etc.), minor scuffs and other blemishes to patina including wear to patina around edges of the base; trace accretion and oxidization in the lower recesses (i.e by the hairline, within the folds of garments, other areas where rubbing is infrequent); tiny hole casting flaw by one of the feet. Very slight unevenness to the base where the edge comes up ever so slightly at one triangulated point. Carefully cleaned, waxed and polished - a fine presentation. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.

Dimensions:

Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)

Style:

Romantic (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1880