Lot 1198* - A212 Decorative Arts - jeudi, 27. mars 2025, 13h30
FIGURE GROUP OF AENEAS AND ANCHISES
France, 18th/19th century. After a model by Pierre Lepautre (1660–1744).
Bronze with a brown patina, on an openwork, gilt bronze rocaille base. Depiction of young Aeneas carrying his aged father Anchises, who in turn is leading Aeneas' son Ascanius by the hand. Anchises holds a small statue of the household god of Troy.
H 62 cm; without base H 54 cm.
Provenance:
Patina with scratches and slightly rubbed. Losses.
The dramatic depiction shows a scene from Roman-Greek mythology. After the Trojan War, the Trojan royal family fled to Italy, where, according to legend, their descendants founded the city of Rome.
The dramatic depiction shows a scene from Roman-Greek mythology. After the Trojan War, the Trojan royal family fled to Italy, where, according to legend, their descendants founded the city of Rome.
CHF 3 000 / 5 000 | (€ 3 090 / 5 150)
Vendu pour CHF 3 750 (frais inclus)