192 - 192. A patinated and gilt-bronze group depicting Aphrodite a…

Estimate €600 - €1,000

Description

192. A patinated and gilt-bronze group depicting Aphrodite and Eros, first half of the 19th century Aphrodite, kneeling, listens to Eros; beside them stands a flaming vase; the ovoid base is adorned with intertwined serpents. (Oxidation; wear to the patina and gilding), 18cm wide, 12cm deep, 28cm high (7in wide, 4 1/2in deep, 11in high). Born from the sea foam, Aphrodite is the goddess of fertility, celestial love and physical desire. As the embodiment of beauty, she has been a constant source of inspiration for artists. Associated with numerous mythological episodes, she may appear alone or alongside other figures, particularly her son Eros, or within scenes of seduction. Sometimes draped in garments that reveal more than they conceal, she is often shown fully or partially nude. Her attributes are drawn from the animal kingdom (swan, dove, turtledove, ram), the plant world (myrtle, pomegranate, apple), and from the earth and sea, notably shells.

About the sale Property from the attics of a residence in Kérkyra

Auction location

Auction time 09/10/2026 at 12:00 PM

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