A pair of Louis XVI gilt-bronze and patinated bronze paper-weights, in the manner of François Duquesnoy, circa 1775
No reserve
Lot closes
June 25, 12:51 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
Current Bid
400 EUR
4 Bids
No reserve
We may charge or debit your saved payment method subject to the terms set out in our Conditions of Business for Buyers.
Read more.Lot Details
Description
featuring two children embracing on a terrace, set on a rectangular base adorned with Greek-key motifs; (re-gilt and re-patinated)
(2)
Haut. 10 cm, larg. 17 cm, prof. 7,5 cm ; Height. 4 in, width. 7 in, depth; 3 in
Sotheby’s New York, 18 October 2016, lot 84
These paper-weights are inspired by the work of François Duquesnoy (1597-1643), one of the greatest sculptors of the Louis XIII period. This artist worked primarily in Rome, and his small sculptures and bas-reliefs featuring putti or children are highly sought after by collectors. Our group depicts two children embracing, a recurring theme of Duquesnoy's that can also be found on one of his terracotta pieces held at the Louvre Museum (inv. TH41).
You May Also Like
