Important Bronze Sculpture Diana The Huntress (barbedienne & Collas)

Important patinated bronze figure representing "Diana the Huntress" Goddess of the hunt, war and the night in Roman mythology. Diana (Artemis to the Greeks), walking, holds a small deer by the antlers in her left hand and grabs an arrow from her quiver, which she carries slung over her back with the other. Diana wears a tunic, sandals, and a diadem with her wavy hair tied at the nape of her neck. Stamp "Réduction mécanique A. Collas" and signature "F. Barbedienne Fondeur" A Roman marble copy of "Diana the Huntress" or "Diana of Versailles", from the Imperial period (2nd century AD) resides in the Louvre Museum. The Greek bronze original was made in the 4th century BC. It is generally attributed to the Athenian sculptor Leokares. The Maison Barbedienne, founded in 1834 by Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892), is considered one of the largest bronze art companies in France in the 19th century. 19th century, Circa: 1870 Good general condition. Height: 80 cm Length: 50 cm Depth: 35 cm