Panel Representing The Goddess Hera, Directoire Period Work Signed By Jean Louis Van Geel
Artist: Jean Louis Van Geel
Rare and beautiful rectangular panel, finely carved representing the goddess Hera, sister and wife of Zeus or Juno in Ancient Rome, lying down with her attribute the peacock, holding in her right hand a circle formed by a snake (Ouroboros) surrounding two pierced hearts, her diadem and her scepter At her feet a helmeted Cupid holding a sword and shield, at the feet of the latter an owl and a treasure Beautiful and rare document, in very good condition, signed and dated Jean Louis Van Gell 1805 Jean Louis Van Geel 1787 1852 great Brabant sculptor, made numerous marble busts, work for prestigious royal patrons ....
3 650 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Solid wood
Length: 84
Height: 36
Reference (ID): 1504103
Availability: In stock
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