Tinker & Toad has dated this Antique Bronze Ariadne Statue to the 19th Century.
The composition depicts Ariadne, daughter of King Minos of Crete, seated gracefully upon a panther, an animal associated with Dionysus (Bacchus), the Greek god of wine, who became her husband after she was abandoned by Theseus.
The bronze retains an attractive dark patina, beautifully contrasted by gilt highlights to Ariadne's floral wreath and the panther's collar. A particularly decorative example of late 19th-century Neoclassical bronze sculpture, equally appealing for its classical subject matter and quality of craftsmanship.
Period: Late 19th century Origin: Continental European, possibly French
Material: Patinated bronze with gilt highlights
Dimensions: 17cm high
Condition: Good antique condition, with minor surface wear and rubbing to the patina and gilding consistent with age.
Tinker & Toad has dated this Antique Bronze Ariadne Statue to the 19th Century.
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Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Ariadne and the Panther After Johann Heinrich Von Dannecker
