2733 - CLODION, probably after

CLODION, probably after Girl with Doves Bronze with a greenish patina. Unsigned, foundry mark "Graux Marly frères Paris." H 59 cm. 19.65 kg. Standing girl holding two doves in her arms. Next to her stands a large oinochoe decorated with floral garlands and snakes. The snakes’ heads are missing; the patina is slightly worn, with minor scratches and dents, and minimal patina formation (verdigris). If this is by Clodion, then: actually Claude Michel (1738, Nancy – 1814, Paris), French sculptor, student of Pigalle. Provenance: Peter Kaus museum collection. Auction time: Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated 4:26 p.m. (CET) CLODION, probably after Girl with Doves Bronze with a greenish patina. Unsigned, with the foundry mark “Graux Marly frères Paris.” H 59 cm. 19.65 kg. Standing girl holding two doves in her arms. Next to her stands a large oinochoe decorated with garlands of flowers and snakes. The snakes’ heads are missing; the patina is slightly worn, with minor scratches and dents, and minimal patina formation (verdigris). If this is by Clodion, then: actually Claude Michel (1738, Nancy – 1814, Paris), French sculptor, student of Pigalle. Provenance: Peter Kaus museum estate. Call time: Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated time: 4:26 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be considered only as an aid—not a legally binding statement of the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.