CUPID
Creator(s): Unknown (Foundry) , Étienne Maurice Falconet (After) , Alphonse Giroux et Cie (Retailer)
On view in: Dining Room
About this object
Represents Cupid as a young winged boy, after Falconet (L'amour menaçant). Right arm raised, index finger at mouth. Left hand about to pull an arrow out of a quiver by his side. on a plain, circular, bronze base with two gilt bands. All patinated. In pair with 14.35
- Object name:
- CUPID
- 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:
- 14.36
- Class:
- METAL
- Signature marks:
- INSCRIPTION Inscribed on the left side of the base "ALPH GIROUX PARIS".
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973