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Sculpture of Cronus resting on a breccia marble pedestal

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
A patinated and gilt bronze sculpture of Cronus resting on a breccia marble pedestal
Probably French. Late Eighteenth Or Early Nineteenth Century.
Measurements
Height: 16 1/2" (42cm); Width: 19" (48cm); Depth: 9 1/2" (24cm).
Research:
Patinated and gilt bronze; Cronus holding a gilt bronze scythe and an hour glass; on Breccia marble socle. Possibly, but not certainly, once forming surmount of important clock.

Provenance:
Sotheby’s Parke Bernet Inc., York Avenue Galleries, Friday, May 15, 1981, Lot 25

The present sculpture represents Cronus, or Saturn, the ancient god of agriculture who, in his Greek manifestation, features in the myth of creation and came to be associated with Time.

The piece formerly belonged to the collection of antiquarian and antiques dealer Churchill Brazelton (1920–1980).

Full research report available on request.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	11938
Incollect Reference #:	877976

Dimensions

W.	18.9 in;	H.	16.54 in;	D.	9.45 in;
W.	48 cm;	H.	42 cm;	D.	24 cm;

Message from Seller:

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