Eugène Laurent Bronze Sculpture, Erato Muse with Lyre, Circa 1880
Eugène Laurent Bronze Sculpture, Erato Muse with Lyre, Circa 1880
A 19th-century French patinated bronze sculpture by Eugène Laurent (1832-1898) depicting a classical female figure seated with a lyre and an urn, titled Erato (the Greek muse of lyric poetry) or occasionally cataloged as Sappho. The figure rests her head thoughtfully against a classical lyre, accompanied by a draped Grecian urn at the base of her seat. Heavy bronze, finely cast with crisp chasing details in the drapery and hair. Gilt (doré) finish with warm patina. Mounted on a black Belgian marble base. Signature E. Laurent incised on the edge of the chair seat. Eugène Laurent was a celebrated 19th-century French academic sculptor who trained under Théodore Cinchona and exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon starting in 1861. Circa 1880-1900. Shipping: $200
Dimensions: 18"W x 12.5"H x 7.25"D
Weight: 31 Lbs
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