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CLAUDE (GENANNT CLODION), Michel (1738 Nancy - 1814 in Paris) Bacchantengruppe Bronze patiniert. H 46 cm. 18,2 kg. Nachguss der Faunsfamilie: Bekränzter Faun und Nymphe in liebevoller Umarmung sowie das Kind, das hochgenommen werden will . 1 Arm- und 1 Beinnaht mit Haarriss, Patina hinten teils etwas zerkratzt. Clodion war einer der bedeutendsten Vertreter der französischen Plastik des 18. Jh. Er arbeitete vor allem in Bronze und Ton und ist vor allem für die Ausarbeitung mythischer Themen der Antike bekannt, v.a. für seine Nymphen, Faune, Satyrn und Putten, die er für die Paläste des Pariser Adels anfertigte. Literatur : Thieme/Becker. Provenienz : Museumsnachlass Peter Kaus. Aufrufzeit 26. | Feb. 2026 | voraussichtlich 17:06 Uhr (CET) CLAUDE (GENANNT CLODION), Michel (1738 Nancy - 1814 in Paris) Bacchante Group Patinated bronze. H 46 cm. 18,2 kg. Recast of the faun family: crowned faun and nymph in a loving embrace as well as the child who wants to be picked up . 1 arm and 1 leg seam with hairline crack, patina somewhat scratched at the back. Clodion was one of the most important representatives of French sculpture of the 18th century. He worked mainly in bronze and clay and is known above all for his elaboration of mythical themes from antiquity, especially for his nymphs, fauns, satyrs and putti, which he created for the palaces of the Parisian nobility. Literature : Thieme/Becker. Provenance : Museum estate of Peter Kaus. Aufrufzeit 26. | Feb. 2026 | probably 17:06 (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.