Brown patina bronze statuette depicting the beautiful and graceful "Phryné", a famous courtesan from ancient Greece. Adorned with jewels, she covers herself with the peplos, removed by her lawyer during her trial. Accused of impiety, Phryné was acquitted by judges captivated by the splendors of her beauty. Our bronze is signed "Pradier" on the base. Casting stamp Susse frères. Early edition cast iron, mid-19th century. Circa: 1840 Dim: W:18cm, D:16cm, H:54cm. In very good condition, with a beautiful shaded patina.
- Reference :
- 2725
- Availability :
- Sold
- Width :
- 18 (cm)
- Height :
- 54 (cm)
- Depth :
- 16 (cm)
- Identifier Exists:
- False
