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Nineteenth Century French Bronze of the Sleeping Ariadne

$3,148.97
£2,250
€2,686.70
CA$4,317.39
A$4,820.84
CHF 2,514.68
MX$59,279.34
NOK 31,738.38
SEK 29,880.57
DKK 20,042.79
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About the Item

A nineteenth century French bronze of the Sleeping Ariadne, after the antique, the 'original' - itself a copy of an earlier Hellenistic sculpture - held in the Vatican Museums. A well cast example in good antique condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
  • Style:
    Hellenistic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860-1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition with only minor patches of wear, as shown in the images.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NF02401stDibs: LU984329911892

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