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Antique Pair of Late 19th Century French Bronze Figures Hippomène & Atalante

A large pair of late 19th century bronze figures of ‘Hippomène ‘ & ‘Atalante’ after Guillaume Coustou & Lepautre, probably cast by Barbedienne, with ‘Reduction Mechanique A Collas’ seals to bases. The figures in expressive running pose, standing beside tree stumps, on circular bases. Hippomenes carries one of the golden apples in his hand, ready to throw to distract Atalante. Original dark brown patination.

Cast after the marbles situated in the ‘Jardin des Tuileries’, and shown in the Bardedienne catalogue of 1886. The size of each is ‘La reduction aux 2 cinquièmes’.

Height 21 1/2” (54.5cm)

Width 18” (46cm)

Depth 8″ (20.5cm)

Diameter at base 6 1/2″ (16.5cm)

Circa 1880

French

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Antique French Bronze Bust of Pierre Corneille

A Charles X French bronze bust of Pierre Corneille, standing on a square Sienna marble plinth with ormolu acanthus leaf decorated stepped plinth base.
Pierre Corneille (1606-1684) was a French tragedian. He is generally considered one of the three great 17th century French dramatists, along with Moliere & Racine.

Height 11 1/2″ (29cm)

Width 3 1/2″ (9cm)

Depth 3 1/2″ (9cm)

French

Circa 1825

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Antique French Bronze Napoleon

A French bronze figure of Napoleon from the second half of the 19th century. Standing in typical pose, his left hand resting in his waistcoat, sword hanging from belt, raised on a square stepped plinth base. Original brown patination with usual wear.

Height 11” (28cm)

Depth 2 7/8” (7.3cm)

Width 2 7/8” (7.3cm)

French

Circa 1860