C.1890, French, Bronze Statue of Perseus, holding the bleeding
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23 October 2024
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head of his decapitated Medusa (all with great detail). According to Greek mythology, Perseus presented the head to Athena, goddess of wisdom and war. A brass support has been screwed on to Perseus' arm to hold a swing clock. The blade of his sword is missing, however the hilt is there and it should be no trouble to add a blade. The statue is mounted on a stepped dark green marble base (some minor chips) with ormolu feet and the combination is quite heavy. Rear feet on base have been soldered. Use as a swing statue or restore as an impressive (albeit gruesome) bronze. Height 30 inches There is no reserve on this but feel it must be worth at least
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C.1890, French, Bronze Statue of Perseus, holding the bleeding head of his decapitated Medusa (all with great detail). According to Greek mythology, Perseus presented the head to Athena, goddess of wisdom and war. A brass support has been screwed on to Perseus' arm to hold a swing clock. The blade of his sword is missing, however the hilt is there and it should be no trouble to add a blade. The statue is mounted on a stepped dark green marble base (some minor chips) with ormolu feet and the combination is quite heavy. Rear feet on base have been soldered. Use as a swing statue or restore as an impressive (albeit gruesome) bronze. Height 30 inches There is no reserve on this but feel it must be worth at least
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