Pluto kidnapping Proserpina. Bronze. After BOIZOT, Louis-Simon; 19th century.

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Pluto kidnapping Proserpina. Bronze. Following models by BOIZOT, Louis-Simon (Paris, 1743-1809); XIX century. Column engraving (Boizot); handwritten numbering (see base). Bronze sculpture with a circular base that shows a mature man, with a beard and crown, grabbing and dragging a semi-naked young woman. The piece is supported by a series of garlands at the bottom and a small circular pedestal with a base on which there is another garland in relief and an engraved word (Boizot). Theme that appears, for example, in Ovid's Metamorphoses, the scene shows the moment in which Pluto kidnaps Proserpina, daughter of Jupiter and Ceres, who was collecting flowers (note the garlands and the basket in the figure), to take her away. to the Underworld. It is a relatively frequent theme in Art, highlighting, for example, the marble work of Bernini (Borghese Gallery), a painting by Rubens (Prado Museum), several Roman sarcophagi (4th century AD in the Church of San Feliú de Girona; Uffizi Gallery in Florence). The present sculpture is inspired by a bronze by Louis-Simon Boizot, a copy of which is kept in the Petit Palais (Paris, France). It is known that at least one other series was made in the 19th century, much more similar to the piece presented and of which specimens are preserved, among others, in the National Museum of Scotland (UK). Louis-Simon Boizot called Louis Boizot (Paris, October 9, 1743 – March 10, 1809), was a French sculptor best known for his models for Sèvres porcelain. He obtained the First Prize of Rome in 1762. He worked for Empress Catherine II of Russia, Queen Marie Antoinette, etc., making small sculptures, busts, terracotta models for watch cases, models for gilded bronze applications for furniture, etc. . His work is preserved in important private collections and institutions such as the Louvre Museum (Paris, France), the Carnavalet Museum, the Élysée Palace... Weight: 15.2 kg. · Size: 25x25x51 cms International Buyers – Please Note: for those articles that need Export Permits (those older than 100 years), the obtaining of the Permit will be processed without additional expenses (if you choose the seller sends it to you), but the period for the obtention of it may vary from 10 to 35 days.

Similar to:
Louis-Simon Boizot (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
Style:
Neoclassical Revival (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Other
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
Madrid, ES
Reference Number:
Seller: ZF12621stDibs: LU2951340016622

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