Fine pair of mid 19th century Grand Tour patinated cabinet bronzes depicting the classical warriors Romulus and Titus Tatius after Jaques-Louis David�s �The Intervention of the Sabine Women� painted in 1799 and now on permanent display in the Louvre in Paris. This great historical work of art was a must see on the Grand Tour of the 19th century. Produced in two sizes, this pair are the larger more detailed versions with the circular shield emblazoned with the wolf of Rome carried by Romulus. Good quality pair, defined casting and chasing, deep brown patination, presented on Sienna marble slab bases. France, circa 1850.H 21/19.25cm x W 20/15.5cm x D 6.5cmBased 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 too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.ukHeight is 21cm (8.3inches)
Width is 20cm (7.9inches)
Depth is 6.5cm (2.6inches)