Lot 68
  • 68

After Gaspar Marsy (1624-1681) and Anselme Flamen (1647-1717), French, 18th century

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • The Abduction of Orithyia by Boreas
  • bronze
  • French, 18th century

Provenance

Wernher Collection, Luton Hoo;
Daniel Katz Ltd., London

Condition

Overall the condition of the bronze is good. There is some wear and dirt to the surface consistent with age with some dust in the crevices. The figure was cast in sections; several joints are visible and one at the shoulder of Orithyia is slightly loose. There is an area of original repairs to the drapery near the proper right gand of Orithyia. The right wing has a flattened section at the shoulder.
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Catalogue Note

RELATED LITERATURE
G. Bresc-Bautier, G. Scherf and J.D. Draper (eds.), Cast in bronze. French sculpture from Renaissance to Revolution, exh cat. Musée du Louvre/ Metropolitan Museum of Art/ J. Paul Getty Museum, Paris, 2009, pp. 266-269, no. 69