June 8, 9, & 10, 2022 Fine & Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/8/2022
An extraordinary neo-classical large bronze sculpture, "The Abduction of Hippodamia" ("L'Enlèvement d'Hippodamie") by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. Rich dark brown patinated bronze mounted on green marble base. This bronze sculpture depicts the centaur Eurityon attempting to kidnap Hippodamia, one of many tales from Ovid's "Metamorphoses". Signed by artist on the base. In overall very good to excellent condition throughou,t with minor age typical surface wear and some wear to the corners of the marble base.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.Condition: (Very Good - Excellent).
Item Dimensions: 21 - 3/4" x 13" x 8 - 1/2".
Title
"The Abduction of Hippodamia".
Signature
On Base "C.B. Albert"