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Large pair of Empire style patinated bronze sculptures

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Large pair of Empire style patinated bronze sculptures
French, 20th Century
Height 83.5cm, width 21.5cm, depth 21.5cm

The pair of figures, one male and one female, are cast in patinated bronze, and are styled as Egyptian figures in the Empire style of Napoleon I. The sculptures are set upon square-form gilt bronze plinths, themselves mounted onto striking green malachite bases.

The first figure depicts a full-length male holding two model horses in one hand and a bow in the other. The gilt bronze mount upon which the male figure is set is inscribed 'Nitocris', which references the renowned (likely fictional) Pharoah, a character in the historic writings of Herodotus, an ancient Greek historian. The second figure depicts a full-length female holding a throned Pharoah in her hand. Both figures wear traditional Egyptian headdresses and draped clothing which are decorated with detailed symbols and motifs.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Bronze, Malachite, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze), Patinated Bronze.
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	15703
Incollect Reference #:	745022

Dimensions

W.	8.46 in;	H.	32.87 in;	D.	8.46 in;
W.	21.5 cm;	H.	83.5 cm;	D.	21.5 cm;

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