Jules Dalou Bacchus consolant Ariane | Bacchus consoling Ariadne

Jules Dalou
1838 - 1902
Bacchus consolant Ariane (Bacchus consoling Ariadne)

bronze, nuanced green and brown patina; on a black marble base
signed DALOU, with foundry stamp CIRE/PERDUE/A.A. HEBRARD

(bronze) 9 6⁄7 x 2 ¾ in.
H. (overall) 12 3⁄5 in.
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Jules Dalou
1838 - 1902
Bacchus consolant Ariane

bronze à patine nuancé brun-vert ; sur un socle en marbre noir
signé DALOU, cachet de fondeur CIRE/PERDUE/A.A. HEBRARD

(bronze) 25 x 7 cm
H. (totale) 32 cm

Condition Report:
The bronze is in good condition overall, with surface dirt in the crevices. Minor wear to the patina and scratches to the surface, consistent with age and handling. The black marble plinth with minor chips and losses in several places along the edges.

Provenance:
Collection Alain Lesieutre, Paris;

1964, Mallett at Bourbon House, London;

1965, Hammer Galleries, New York;

1966, James Goodman Gallery, Buffalo;

1966, Joseph Hirshhorn, New York;

The Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden, Washington;

Sotheby's New York, 1995;

Sotheby's London, 15 November 2005, lot 99.