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Pair sculptures Clodion statues Young Satyrs nest terracotta owls 19th century

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Pair of terracotta sculptures, models by the sculptor Clodion*, representing a couple of young satyrs running holding in their arms an owl for the boy and a nest of chicks (owls) for the little girl, signed on the back, d 19th century period.

These statuettes are in good general condition. Signed see photos.

Original examples of these sculptures by Clodion are held at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Please note: a foot is missing, an arm has been glued back on, some accidents and gaps in places, wear and tear, see photos (see red arrows).

* Claude Michel known as Clodion

Born December 20, 1738 in Nancy and died March 29, 1814 in Paris, was a sculptor from Lorraine , then from 1766 French. He undoubtedly spent the beginning of his life in Nancy and Lille. In 1755, he entered the Paris workshop of his maternal uncle Lambert Sigisbert Adam , sculptor. He stayed there for four years, then became a student of Jean-Baptiste Pigal upon the death of his uncle. It is known for its mythological groups of dancers, nymphs and terracotta bathers. He also executed works of large proportions, notably " Hercules at rest ", " the Scamander River ", " the Flood ", a bust of Tronchet, etc. He is the author of the "aquatic" decor of the Château de Digoine.

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  • Diamètre 9,5 cm
  • Height 26 cm et 27 cm