An exceptional example of a fine pair of chisel cast authentic French Sevres Patinated Bronze Figures in very dark brown patination. Last quarter of the Nineteenth Century.
The standing male and female winged cherubs in period dress leaning beside a tree trunk on a naturalistic bronze base. The exquisite circular red Belgian rouge griotte marble bases are original to both pieces.
Clodion popularized this subject and created a number of variations of the theme.
Condition: Superb untouched condition with exceptional patination, both signed SEVRES, Bases marked amour a la FLECHE and PSYCHE Musee de Sevres, no foundry mark but firmly attributed to Jules Graux Fonderie.
Height: (entire as image one) 11.25” (28.5cm). Depth: (at base) 5.25” (13cm). Width: (at base) 5.25” (13cm).
Location: Dublin City, Ireland.
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Retailed by the National Ceramics Museum of Sevres. 2 Place de la Manufacture, Paris.