After Claude Michael Clodion (1738 Nancy – 1814 Paris)
A pair of French, Napoleon III period, patinated bronze putti musicians after Clodion. Standing on circular naturalistic bases, each in animated pose, one holding a tambourine the other playing a triangle, supported by shaped gilt bronze plinths. Original patination with gilded instruments.
Height 10 1/4” (26cm)
Width open 4 3/4” (12cm)
Depth 4 1/4” (10.8cm)
French
Circa 1860