15th May, 2019 10:00

Country House and Asian Art Auction

 
Lot 389
 

A French bronze figure of Diana of Gabii

A French bronze figure of Diana of Gabii, after the antique 19th century, she stands holding her robes, her hair braided in Athenian style with chignon on a square base and stepped verde antico plinth, statue 48cm high, overall height 56cm

Footnote: The original marble sculpture was discovered by Gavin Hamilton in the Palazzo of Prince Borghese at Gabii near Rome. It was later sold to Emperor Napoleon I.

Sold for £900


 
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