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Spelter Sculpture 'Protection' by Hippolyte François Moreau, 19th Century

$2,866.22
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£2,122.29
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€2,436VAT Included
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CA$3,992.24
CA$5,324.6325% Off
A$4,061.59
A$5,417.1225% Off
CHF 2,327.70
CHF 3,104.5525% Off
MX$48,904.06
MX$65,225.4925% Off
NOK 27,206.47
NOK 36,286.4725% Off
SEK 27,325.88
SEK 36,445.7225% Off
DKK 18,575.51
DKK 24,774.9825% Off

About the Item

A spelter statue of Demeter and Persephone embracing it other with their tunics flowing in the wind. Signature “H Moreau” signed and foundry seal title statue “Protection” circa 1880. Hippolyte François Moreau (1832-1927) Title Protection / Protection A loving depiction of the reunion between the searching mother her missing daughter, just released from the Underworld. The blackness falls away as mother and daughter embrace, bringing new life back to the world. But having eaten pomegranate seeds, Persephone is now linked to Hades and must return to the underworld for half of each year to rule by his side as queen. Height 14,96 in (38 cm) Width 5,43 in (13,8 cm) Depth 4,33 (11 cm) Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending on the type of lighting and the type of screen from which you see the images.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 5.44 in (13.8 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Spelter,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Lisbon, PT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 96561stDibs: LU9157248971462

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