After a model by Giambologna (1529-1608) Italian, Florence, 17th/18th Century

Overall, the condition of the bronze is good, with wear and some dirt to the surface consistent with age. The bronze was cast in sections, and joints are slightly visible to Deianira's upper arms and to the piece of drapery on Nessus' proper right flank, extending down towards the base. A pin is also slightly visible here, and the piece of drapery is slightly loose, but stable.There is wear to the patina throughout, including some dryness and possible weathering, in particular to the centaur's shoulders and proper left flank. There is further flaking and some losses to the patina. The bronze has been fitted to the base with two metal pins but it is slightly loose, causing it to rock slightly on the base. The wood base is in good condition, with some minor chips to the edges and corners, and some scratches to the terrasse.
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Modelled in 1575-1576, Giambologna’s Nessus and Deianeira proved to be one of Giambologna’s most popular compositions. Deianeira, Hercules’ wife, was seized by the Centaur Nessus while crossing a river and rescued by her hero-husband, who slew the Centaur. Greek myth tells of the poignant consequences of the event, in which Deianeira used Nessus’ blood as a love potion on her unfaithful husband, unaware that the poison within would destroy his mortal form. Giambologna created at least three signed bronze versions of the model, indicating the high esteem in which it was held by both the artist and his patrons.

RELATED LITERATURE
C. Avery, Giambologna. The Complete Sculpture, Oxford, 1987, pp. 144-145