Large classical semi nude bronze figures mounted on marble pedestal, circa 1880

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Large classical semi nude bronze figures mounted on marble pedestal, circa 1880

Large classical semi nude bronze figures mounted on marble pedestal, circa 1880
Dimensions H 93.71 in. x W 18.9 in. x D 18.12 in. H 238 cm x W 48 cm x D 46 cm

£60000

PMA001003

Full Description

A very impressive classical 19th Century bronze statue of god like semi nude figures reaching for the sky, with a hound at heir feet. Mounted on an impressive rouge marble pedestal with ormolu mounts. A plaque reading; PRESQUE AUX PORTES DU JOUR TROUBLE HORS DE LUI MEME ILS ARRETE, IL SE TOURNE IL REVOIT CE QUIL A IME CEN EST FAIT UN COUP D'OEIL A DETRUIT SON BONHEUR ALMOST AT THE DOORS OF THE DAY DISORDER OUT OF HIMSELF THEY STOP THEM, IT ROTATES IT REVEALS WHAT IS DONE AT A GLANCE DESTROY HAPPINESS BY VIRGIL Signed; 'P. Gasy'

Batch 35 56325 UDHTY