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Pair of Directoire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Sculptures of Children

About the Item

Each child seated on an oval tasseled and draped plinth in the shape of a stool, one reading a book, the other thinking, symbolizing knowledge and philosophy.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Directoire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kittery Point, ME
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 21721stDibs: LU837635067122

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