Sculpture – Diane De Gabies, Ferdinand Barbedienne Founder – Bronze

Important bronze proof with brown patina, representing “Diane De Gabies” assimilated to the goddess Artemis, virgin goddess of the hunt and wild nature, who is traditionally linked to the sculptor “Praxiteles”.

The statue was discovered in 1792 by "Gavin Hamilton", on the property of "Prince Borghese" in Gabies, not far from Rome.

It immediately joined the Prince's collections, before being sold to Napoleon I.

It has been kept at the Louvre Museum since 1820, under inventory number Ma529.

"Diane De Gabies" is a standing figure fastening her cloak: the right hand holds a fibula and brings one end of the garment over the right shoulder, while the left hand lifts the other end to chest level. The movement has caused the collar of the chiton to slide, exposing the left shoulder.

The head is slightly turned to the right, but the goddess is not really looking at what she is doing, her gaze is directed into space, as is often the case with statues of the second classicism.

Bronze from an old edition, period XIXth century, circa 1860.

Sculpture produced by the founder “Ferdinand Barbedienne”, renowned for the quality of his sculptures, using the “Collas” mechanical reduction method.

Signature of the founder and mechanical reduction stamp “Collas” on the naturalist terrace.

Very good state of preservation and patina.
Dimensions: 84 cm x 26 cm x 21.5 cm
Important bronze proof with brown patina, representing “Diane Of Gabies” assimilated to the goddess Artemis, virgin goddess of the hunt and wild nature, who is traditionally associated with the sculptor “Praxiteles”.

The statue was discovered in 1792 by “Gavin Hamilton”, on the property of “Prince Borghese” in Gabies, not far from Rome.

He immediately joined the Prince's collections, before being sold to Napoleon I. It has been kept at the Louvre Museum since 1820, under inventory number Ma529.

“Diane De Gabies” is a standing figure fastening her cloak: the right hand holds a fibula and brings one side of the garment over the right shoulder while the left hand lifts the other side to chest level. The movement has caused the collar of the chiton to slide, exposing the left shoulder.

The head is slightly turned to the right, but the goddess is not really looking at what she is doing: her gaze is staring into space, as is often the case with statues of the second classicism.

Antique bronze, 19th century period, circa 1860.

Sculpture produced by the founder “Ferdinand Barbedienne”, renowned for the quality of his sculptures using the “Collas” mechanical reduction method.

Signature of the founder and “Collas” mechanical reduction stamp on the naturalist terrace.

Very good state of conservation and patina.
Size: 84cm x 26cm x 21.5cm