8 - A LARGE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF PETER PAUL RUBENS, AFTER JOHN MICHAEL RYSBRACK, 19TH CENTURY

A LARGE GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF PETER PAUL RUBENS, AFTER JOHN MICHAEL RYSBRACK, 19TH CENTURY A large 19th-century gilt-bronze figure of the Flemish Baroque painter Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), cast after the celebrated 1743 model by John Michael Rysbrack (1694-1770). The figure stands beside a pedestal draped with richly modeled fabric, raised on an integral rectangular base. Inscribed "Miche Rysbrack / 1743" to the pedestal and "D PETRVS PAVLVS RVBBENS EQVES" to the reverse. The inscriptions reproduce those associated with Rysbrack's original 1743 model. European, 19th century. Dimensions: H: 24 1/2 in., (62 cm.) Condition: Very good condition overall. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.