BRONZE VASE WITH HARVESTING PUTTI IN THE STYLE OF CLODION, 19TH CENTURY

Louis XVI-style patinated bronze covered pot in the Clodion style. The main body is covered with a mythological decoration of putti linked together by vine branches and bunches emerging from several horns of plenty, themselves held by a central putto enthroned at the top of the lid. The latter, the only one with wings, has a serious, concentrated attitude. He stands on top of the triton shell, attribute of Pluto, god of wealth and abundance, while the other naked or lightly draped putti seem to be enjoying themselves. The black marble base, with its molded canted sides, is topped by a pedestal with acanthus leaf motifs. Date inscribed under the vase: "Le 8 fevrier 1891" followed by the name of the medieval town, "Mehun s/Hèvre" Second half of the 19th century. Dimensions of base: 13.5 x 13.5 cm

Who is Claude Clodion?

Born in Nancy in 1738, Claude Michel (known as Clodion) was the grandson of sculptor Jacob-Sigisbert Adam. He trained in Paris around 1755 with his uncle Lambert-Sigisbert Adam, then with the famous sculptor Pigalle. In 1759, he won first prize in sculpture at the Académie and was admitted to the school of "protected pupils", under the guidance of Carle van Loo. In 1762, he became a boarder at the Académie de France in Rome, directed by Charles Natoire. His works include the "Entrée des Français à Munich" for the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, and the bas-reliefs for the Grande Armée column. He died in his Sorbonne studio in 1814, but left his mark on subsequent generations with his Louis XVI style.

Circa: 1890

Dim: W: 15cm, D: 15cm, H: 43cm.
Dim: W: 5,9in, D: 5,9in, H: 16,9in.

Condition report: Very good condition.