Lot 236
  • 236

After Claude Michel Clodion, French 1738-1814, A gilt-bronze and white marble bacchic group, 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • 52cm. high.
modelled as two female figures in dancing pose, on an integrally cast naturalistic base with thyrsus, tambourine and amphora, on white oval marble base embellished with chain of bronze beads

Condition

In overall good condition with some minor rubbing and some stains to the gilding. Right leg of left figure a bit loose in the joint, minor rim fritting and some surface soiling to the marble base.
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