Important Bronze Sculpture Diana The Huntress (barbedienne & Collas)

Important Sculpture "Diana the Huntress Bronze" Important subject in patinated bronze representing "Diana the Huntress" Goddess of hunting, war and the night in Roman mythology. Diana (Artemis among the Greeks), walking, holds a small deer by the antlers in her left hand and grabs an arrow from her quiver that she carries slung over her back with the other. Diana wears a tunic, sandals, and is wearing a diadem with wavy hair tied at the nape of her neck. Stamp "Réduction mécanique A. Collas" and signature "F. Barbedienne Fondeur" A Roman marble copy of "Diana the Huntress" or "Diana of Versailles", from the imperial period (2nd century AD) resides in the Louvre Museum. The Greek original in bronze was made in the 4th century BC. It is generally attributed to the Athenian sculptor Leokares. The Maison Barbedienne, founded in 1834 by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892), is considered one of the largest art bronze companies in France in the 19th century. Period 19th century, Circa: 1870 Good general condition. Length: 50cm Height: 80cm Depth 35cm