Pair of Gilt-bronze Figures of a Shepherd and Shepherdess

Description:

Pair of Gilt-bronze Figures of a Shepherd and Shepherdess, probably 18th century, both figures seated and holding musical instruments, set on oval red Levante marble bases decorated with gilt-metal river deities, ht. 16 1/4, wd. 7 3/4, dp. 5 1/2 in.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

Female figure with small areas of wear to gilding. Chips to marble bases. Replaced screws.


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