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Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Victorian Bronze Lithe Eros Cupid Archer Sculpture After Alfred Gilbert RA
Prix régulier
£500.00
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This Victorian bronze sculpture depicts Eros, an iconic figure from Greek mythology. This impressive sculpture is from the 19th-century in the style designed by a renowned British Royal Academician, Alfred Gilbert RA. Crafted with precision, this piece is ideal for any collector of fine arts.
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Good display size being 50cm tall.
- Free standing ideal to display proudly in your home.
- A great conversation talking point to your guests.
- In a style similar to After Alfred Gilbert.
- Subject figure of a lithe youth drawing an arrow of desire set on a sphere plinth.
- Sir Alfred Gilbert RA (12 August 1854 – 4 November 1934) was an English sculptor and goldsmith who enthusiastically experimented with metallurgical innovations.
- He was a central if idiosyncratic participant in the New Sculpture movement that invigorated sculpture in Britain at the end of the nineteenth century.
- Unsigned sculptor unknown.
- In Greek mythology, Eros, Ancient Greek meaning "Desire", is the Greek god of love.
- His Roman counterpart was Cupid. He is described as one of the children of Aphrodite and Ares and, with some of his siblings, was one of the Eroses, a group of winged love gods.
- In some traditions, he is described as one of the primordial gods.
- Unwrapped weight just over kg.
- Circa late 19th century 1890s.
- So collectible.
- Provenance bought out of a private museum collection a stately home in Shropshire.
- Condition report.
- Offered in fine old used condition.
- Having a charming natural wear patina commensurate with usage & old age.
- With some noticeable scuffs, scratches, stains in places.
- International worldwide shipping is available.
- Viewings are welcome by appointment only.
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Dimensions in centimetres
High (50cm)
Width of base (13cm)
Length (20cm)