After Francois Girardon, a patinated bronze group of Pluto abducting Prosperine

After Francois Girardon (1628-1715), a patinated bronze group of Pluto abducting Prosperine
Dark brown patination, Pluto modelled striding over a prone maiden, he carries the struggling Prosperine aloft, set on a square 'rocky' base.
55cm high

Walker Barnett & Hill, 26-28 March 1996, lot 574

Although catalogued as 'The Rape of the Sabine Women' in its Walker Barnet & Hill entry in 1996, this group is, in fact, the accompanying piece depicting Pluto abducting Prosperine.

Condition Report

Black/brown patination wearing in places showing chocolate patina beneath.

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