Sculpture - Cupid Seizing A Butterfly , Antoine Denis Chaudet (1763-1810) - Bronze

An important and majestic bronze group , entitled "Love Seizing a Butterfly" , after the sculptor Antoine Denis Chaudet , cast by the prestigious Parisian art foundry "Maison Colin" , established in 1843 .
This major work by the artist perfectly embodies the elegance and sensitivity of Neoclassicism .

The sculptor depicts a delicately kneeling Cupid , who seems to want to caress , with one hand a butterfly , with the other a rose , symbols of fragility , love , and ephemeral beauty .
He thus reveals a mixture of innocence and curiosity typical of the childhood of divinity .
His posture , both playful and introspective , captures a moment of tender lightness and innocence .
Antoine Denis Chaudet seeks to evoke emotions through refined aesthetics and undeniable technical mastery .
Through this work , he invites us to reflect on the fleeting nature of love and The beauty of simple moments , offering a timeless perspective on human passion .

The piece rests on a black marble base , decorated with a bronze bas-relief depicting cherubs , which accentuates the richness of the work and highlights the contrast between the different materials and patinas .
The bronze group bears the signature "A.CHAUDET" and the circular stamp of Maison Colin in Paris , foundry and publisher .
A rare early edition sculpture , dating from the early 20th century , circa 1905 .
It is in very good condition , both in terms of preservation and patina .

The original marble version of "Love Seizing a Butterfly" has been in the Louvre Museum since 1817 , based on the plaster model of 1802 .

Dimensions : 59 cm x 47 cm x 25 cm