A Pair of French Bronze Groups Depicting the Rape of Orithyia by Boreas, After Gaspard Marsy and Anselme Flamen, and the Rape of Proserpina by Pluto, After François Girardon, Late 17th/ Early 18th Century

A Pair of French Bronze Groups Depicting the Rape of Orithyia by Boreas, After Gaspard Marsy and Anselme Flamen, and the Rape of Proserpina by Pluto, After François Girardon, Late 17th/ Early 18th Century
bronze on gilt bronze-mounted Boulle marquetry bases

height of bronzes: 21 1/2 and 21 3/4 in.; 54.6 and 55.2 cm.
height of bases: 9 1/2 in.; 24.1 cm.

Condition Report:
The Rape of Orithyia by Boreas
Standard surface abrasions and rubbing. Some well-repaired old casting cracks, including on the arms of two figures and on the proper left knee of Boreas and on the proper left thigh of Orithyia. Mottled patina with some refreshing. Top of the base is abraded. Overall very attractive.

The Rape of Proserpina by Pluto
Standard surface abrasions and some standard, old casting flaws. Some old repairs including on the proper left wrist and upper arm of Pluto and on the proper right ankle of the seated woman. Minor restoration to Boulle panels in the base. Top of the base is abraded. Overall very attractive.