Lot 396
The Abduction of Hippodamia (L'Enlèvement d'Hippodamia) 1877/79, cast after
bronze, rich green with brown patina, on variegated green marble plinth
Signed, inscribed in bronze to base: Carrier-Belleuse
Height 77cm
Estimate $80,000 - $120,000
Overall in Very Good Condition
- small (2mm) scratch to centaur's left shoulder
- small vergidris spot to base
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Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
The Collection of the Late John Schaeffer AO
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8381
1:00pm - 25 August 2020
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Viewing in Sydney:
Thursday 20 - Monday 24 August, 10am - 4pm
Auction:
Session 1: 1:00pm (Lots 1-254)
Session 2: 6:00pm (Lots 300-517)
CONTACT
Hamish Clark
hamish.clark@leonardjoel.com.au
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