JANUARY FINE ESTATES CHARLESTON SC
Lot 128:
Description
A superb quality large mid 19th century Barbedienne bronze figure of "The Fates" by Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger (1814-1883) supported by an green onyx base. Measures 20"x11"x6". Weight 29 lbs. No screws but can be attached to base if desired. This bronze depicts Aprodite (Goddess of love and beauty) lying down holding a scroll . Alongside her is Artemis (Goddess of the hunt, the moon and archery) holding a spindle. This figure is based on the Ancient Greek sculpture of ‘The Fates’ by Phidias (480-430BC) and belongs to the Parthenon in Greece, Phidias is generally acknowledged as the greatest Ancient Greek sculptor. Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger was a French sculptor and painter in 19th century and was awarded various honours and awards for his works. This bronze was cast by the famous Parisian foundry F. Barbedienne, founded in 1838, and bears their signature and also the Collas reduction stamp. The Barbedienne foundry was set up in 1838 by Ferdinand Barbedienne and Achille Collas, Collas invented a machine to create smaller bronze figures from statues of Greek & Roman origin in particular, of which this bronze is an example of. This foundry produced many fine pieces over the years and worked closely with many artists. This bronze is in excellent original condition and can go straight into a home or collection
Condition: good
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