Sarpedon, 87 Cm Bronze, Molierre Castle, Henri Peinte

Imposing bronze depicting Sarpedon, hero of Greek mythology, represented bending his bow with his quiver at his feet, emphasizing his role as a warrior. In ancient traditions, Sarpedon is sometimes the son of Zeus and Europa, sometimes the son of Zeus and Laodomia, a version taken up by Homer in the Iliad, king of Lycia. He took part in the Trojan War where he perished under the blows of Partocle. On the base is engraved the dedication: To Mr. Professor Feillé. His colleagues, his students, his friends. 1898This is Doctor Jules Feillé (1831-1901), a doctor from Angers, professor at the Faculty of Medicine in Angers.Height: 87 cmBeautiful original brown patina (cleaned and waxed by a professional bronze workerSculptor: Henri PeinteParisian art founder: Siot - DecauvilleProvenance: Chateau de MollièreVery good conditionThe work is signed on the terrace H. Peinte and titled Sarpédon on the front.It also bears the foundry stamp Siot-Decauville Fondeur.This bronze proof, 87 cm high, is distinguished by its historical provenance, having been kept at the Chateau de Mollière located in Beaucouzé, a town in the immediate vicinity of Angers.It presents a detailed dedication above reinforcing the authenticity of the provenance of this bronze and the proximity between the chateau and the city of Angers.Henri Peinte (1845-1912) student of Duret and Cavelier at the Beaux Arts in Paris. The French sculptor is mainly known for his works on mythological subjects. Sarpedon is his most famous work. The original model was exhibited for the first time at the Salon of 1877 and acclaimed by the critics of the time, before winning a first-class medal and the Grand Prix de la sculpture at the 1889 Universal Exhibition in Paris.