PSYCHE
Creator(s): Unknown (Foundry) , Étienne Maurice Falconet (After) , Alphonse Giroux et Cie (Retailer)
On view in: Dining Room
About this object
The figurine represents Psyche as a young girl after Falconet. She is nude and seated with her feet crossed. She is leaning to the left with her head turned to the right and is holding a bow. She sits on a plain, circular, bronze base with two gilt bands, all patinated. Pairs with 14.36.
- Object name:
- PSYCHE
- Made from:
- Bronze
- Made in:
- Paris, France
- Date made:
- c. 1825
- Size:
- 26 cm (10 1/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 14.35
- Class:
- METAL
- Signature marks:
- INSCRIPTION Inscribed on the back side of the base: ALPH GIROUX PARIS
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973