Louis Julien (Jules) Franceschi, (French 1825 – 1893), a patinated bronze group of Hebe and Jupiter’s Eagle

Louis Julien (Jules) Franceschi, (French 1825 - 1893), a patinated bronze group of Hebe and Jupiter's Eagle, last quarter 19th century, the goddess portrayed as nude and seated across the back of the eagle, partially supported by its right wing, a tazza held in Hebe's right hand; the reverse of the eagle with foundry stamp for F. P. SANSON SUCCr. HAMBURG NEUERWALL, the domed base signed in the maquette Jules Franceschi and rotating on a waisted circular socle

67.5cm high, 42cm wide

Condition Report: The bronze is in good overall condition, bearing just the usual very minor knocks and scuffs in places overall consistent with age.

The patina is a fairly regular mid to light brown overall. Hebe's skin has been chased in a manner that differs to the surface finish of the rest of the bronze, giving her skin a textured feel and look.

The bronze figure and the dome revolve on the circular foot.

Generally speaking, excellent order overall