Satyr and Nymph with putti , French, 19th century, in the manner of Claude Michel, called Clodion (1738-1814)

French, 19th century, in the manner of Claude Michel, called Clodion (1738-1814)
Satyr and Nymph with putti

each bronze inscribed CLODION
bronze, black patina
H. 48 et 45 cm ; 19 and 17¾ in.

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France, XIXe siècle, à la manière de Claude Michel, dit Clodion (1738-1814)
Satyre et Nymphe avec Enfants

chaque bronze portant la signature CLODION
bronze à patine noire
H. 48 et 45 cm ; 19 and 17¾ in.

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Condition Report:
Overall good condition. The patina may have been retouched. With some casting joints visible at some places in particular to Satyr and Nymph's thigh.

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Provenance:
Sotheby's New York, 21 October 2008, lot 23