A Pair of Continental, probably Italian, patinated bronze & parcel gilt figures of Mars & Minerva from the middle of the 19th century. Minerva seated with spear in right hand, shield in left, a rams fleece at her feet and an owl resting upon her head. Mars seated looking to sinister, resting his right hand on a gilt sword with plumed helmet. Both with stepped Belgian black marble bases.
Height 7 1/2 “
Width 4 1/2″
Depth 4″
Continental
Circa 1850