François Rude Hébé et l'aigle de Jupiter | Hebe and the Eagle of Jupiter

François Rude
1784 - 1855
Hébé et l'aigle de Jupiter (Hebe and the Eagle of Jupiter)

model circa 1855, cast circa 1880
bronze, brown patina
inscribed THIEBAULT.FRERES / PARIS / FUMIERE & GAVIGNOT. SRS

H. 30 ⅛ in.
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François Rude
1784 - 1855
Hébé et l'aigle de Jupiter

le modèle vers 1855, fondu vers 1880
bronze à patine brun foncé
inscrit THIEBAULT.FRERES / PARIS / FUMIERE & GAVIGNOT. SRS

H. 76,5 cm

Condition Report:
The bronze is in good condition overall, with minor surface dirt in the crevices. Minor wear and scratches to the surface of the bronze in some places, consistent with handling, in particular to her lower left hip. A casting joint visible to her proper right shoulder. A small vert-de-gris oxidation stain to her proper left cheek. A minor hairline fissure visible the lower edge at the terrace at the back.