European Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture
European Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture
Property of a Gentleman
AFTER JEAN-BAPTISTE CARPEAUX | VENUS WITH CUPID
Auction Closed
October 22, 05:21 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Property of a Gentleman
AFTER JEAN-BAPTISTE CARPEAUX
French
1827-1875
VENUS WITH CUPID
bearing the signature Carpeaux
bronze
height of bronze 22 in.; 55.9 cm
height of marble base 2⅜ in.; 6.1 cm
This bronze is very similar to one of a pair that was sold at Sotheby's Paris, June 16th 2016, lot 73. That group of Venus with Cupid features gilt bronze highlights as well as some differing details surrounding the base of the sculpture.