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French, in 17th century style — Nessus enlevant Déjanire d'après Giambologna et l'Enlèvement d'Europe
French, in 17th century style

Nessus enlevant Déjanire d'après Giambologna et l'Enlèvement d'Europe

These French bronzes in 17th-century style feature dark brown patina and rest on red marble bases, depicting classical subjects including Nessus abducting Déjanire. The works reinterpret compositions after Giambologna and other Renaissance masters in the neo-classical tradition.

Medium
bronzes, dark brown patina; on red marble bases

🔨 Auction Lot

Tableaux Dessins Sculptures 1300-1900, Session II

June 10, 2022

Estimate: $6,000$8,000

Lot 137

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French, in 17th century style, Nessus enlevant Déjanire d'après Giambologna et l'Enlèvement d'Europe

These French bronzes in 17th-century style feature dark brown patina and rest on red marble bases, depicting classical subjects including Nessus abducting Déjanire. The works reinterpret compositions after Giambologna and other Renaissance masters in the neo-classical tradition.

Medium
bronzes, dark brown patina; on red marble bases
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Classical Art, Dramatic, French, Bronze Sculpture, Marble Base, Baroque, Dark Patina, Historical, Mythological, Figurative