Triton and Nereid Statuettes

Name: Triton and Nereid Statuettes
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA625765
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Cella

Description

Very interesting pair of 18th Century gilt bronze statuettes of Triton and Nereid in the the manner of examples by Bernini. Possibly from an early clock or centerpiece, they have mounting holes in the back (pictures supplied on request). Nereid carries Trton's twisted conch shell, the source of his power. Mounted on later ealy 19th century patinated bronze bases mounted with Triton masks and crossed trident motifs.

Physical Dimensions

Height

18cm (7.09")

Width

12cm (4.72")

Depth

7.5cm (2.95")

Declaration

Cella has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA625765

Dealers Internal Reference

CA1101/143

Dealers Notes

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 too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

Description

Very interesting pair of 18th Century gilt bronze statuettes of Triton and Nereid in the the manner of examples by Bernini.

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Possibly from an early clock or centerpiece, they have mounting holes in the back (pictures supplied on request).

Cella

Nereid carries Trton's twisted conch shell, the source of his power. Mounted on later ealy 19th century patinated bronze bases mounted with Triton masks and crossed trident motifs.