Lot 5137* - ibid154 The Arlette and Antony Embden Collection - online only - Tuesday, 23. September 2025, 01.30 PM
BRONZE FIGURE "THE RAPE OF PROSERPINA"
France, 18th/19th century. Attributed to Louis-Simon Boizot (1743–1809).
Bronze with dark patina. Numbered 5466 on verso.
H 51 cm.
Provenance:
A figure almost identical to the one on offer, with the exception of a garland of flowers, Proserpina's left arm, and the rectangular base, was created by Louis-Simon Boizot (1743-1809). Cf. Petit Palais, Musée des Beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris (Inv. No. SDUT1332).
Conditionreport:
- Pluto's trident is missing<br>- Proserpina's arms are loose CHF 1 000 / 1 500 | (€ 1 030 / 1 550)
Sold for CHF 1 000 (including buyer's premium)