Rare decorative pair of late 19th century neoclassical French Napoleon III period gilt bronze ormolu sculptures representing the mythological gods Mars, god of war, and Minerva, the warrior goddess. Presented on elaborate classically inspired open fretwork socle bases with lion paw feet. Well cast and chased. Original small casting fracture to neck of Minerva. France, circa 1890.Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will to...