BRONZE SCULPTURE, "DIANE CHASSERESSE", BARBEDIENNE FOUNDRY

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Large patinated bronze subject depicting "Diana the Huntress", the goddess of hunting, war and night in Roman mythology. Diana (Artemis to the Greeks), walking, holds a small stag by the antlers with her left hand and catches an arrow from her quiver, slung over her back with the other. Diana is wearing a tunic, sandals and a tiara, her wavy hair tied at the nape of her neck. Stamped "Réduction mécanique A. Collas" and signature "F. Barbedienne Fondeur" A Roman marble copy of "Diane Chasseresse" or "Diane de Versailles", from the imperial period (2nd century), resides in the Musée du Louvre. The Greek bronze original was made in the 4th century B.C. It is generally attributed to the Athenian sculptor Léocharès. The Maison Barbedienne, founded in 1834 by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892), is considered one of France's leading bronze art companies of the 19th century. Circa: 1870 Dim: W:50cm, D:35cm, H:80cm. In very good condition.

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LP : 2973
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Width : 50 (cm)
Height 80 (cm)
Depth 35 (cm)

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