Lot 71: A PAIR OF ITALIAN BRONZE GROUPS OF VENUS CHASTISING CUPID AND VENUS BURNING CUPID'S ARROWS

Name: A PAIR OF ITALIAN BRONZE GROUPS OF VENUS CHASTISING CUPID AND VENUS BURNING CUPID'S ARROWS
Brand: Christie's
SKU: 471eda69f0

Est: £5,000 GBP - £8,000 GBPSold:

Christie'sLondon, United KingdomJanuary 29, 2013

Item Overview

Description

A PAIR OF ITALIAN BRONZE GROUPS OF VENUS CHASTISING CUPID AND VENUS BURNING CUPID'S ARROWS
19TH CENTURY, AFTER GIOVANNI FRANCESCO SUSINI (1585-1653)
The former indistinctly inscribed 'TRI VSINIVIO MDC XXVIII', the latter inscribed on Cupid's quiver 'N.U.V.X. M.D.O.V', each on naturalistically cast circular base and raised on ebonised plinths
22 in. (56 cm.) and 22½ in. (57 cm.) high each on an ebonised fruitwood and brass inlaid stand -- 4 in. (10 cm.) high (2)

Artist or Maker

Francesco Susini

Auction Details

Christie's Interiors - Style & Spirit

Christie's

January 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT

85 Old Brompton Road, London, LDN, SW7 3LD, UK

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