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    'La Pensée', antique French ormolu relief panel by Chapu

    Chapu, Henri (French, 1833-1891)

    £4,500

    This beautiful antique relief panel depicts a Classical woman in a moment of expressive contemplation, symbolising the personification of 'Thought'.

     

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    Description

    Set on a red marble base and backing, the rectangular ormolu panel depicting a seated woman holding draped sheets above her, next to a bust of Athena, signed to the base on one side 'H. Chapu' and with Thiebaut Frères to the other side.

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    Details

    Artist / Maker
    Chapu, Henri (French, 1833-1891)
    Country of Origin
    French
    Date of Manufacture
    19th Century
    Period
    19th Century
    Style
    Classical
    Material
    Marble, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze)
    Colour
    Gold, Red

    Dimensions

    Height
    31 cm / 12.2 inches
    Width
    25 cm / 9.8 inches
    Depth
    10 cm / 3.9 inches

    Reference:
    15280

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