This magnificent bronze was manufactured in France at the Barbedienne foundry betwen 1838-1875.The foundry perfected a method invented by Achilles Collas in 1836, relating to mechanical reduction of sculptures.Collas joined Ferdinand Barbedienne in 1838 at the foundry .The society Collas et Barbedienne was formed and they began the production of reduced copies and sculptures.This sculpture was one produced by Antoine Coysevox in 1709 and can be found I. The Louvres Tuileries GardensSometimes referred to as the two faces of love , �Flore et in amour � flora and a love�Coysevox (1640-1720) was employed as sculpture to the French aristocracy and the king.His work is exceptionally detailed and this scaled down detail can be fully appreciated in the bronze produced by the foundry thanks to the Collas invention.This is a large and exceptionally detailed bronze , having changing details from 360 degrees.Clearly stamped with the foundry details Societe de collas stamp and the sculptors name and original sculpture date.If you have any further questions or would like to view by appointment , please do contact me.Dimensions are approximate Uk mainland delivery free of chargeInternational shipping available You are the new custodian, enjoy and treasure, this heirloom.I trade most mondays in Covent Garden, London.if you are travelling to london especially to view stock, please telephone to check i am trading that week, and to ensure i take the stock you want to view.goods over �50 will be shipped to Uk mainland address's free of charge.UK highlands and islands contact me to confirm shipping costsworld wide shipping is via courier, duties and taxes are the responsibility of the recipient.If you have any questions please dont hesitate to message me or telephone.I always reply within 24hrs.purchases are not, as a general rule despatched on sunday and mondays.if you require urgent deliv...