James Pradier, Garniture De Nemausa, Bronze And Marble, XIXth Century

Large bronze trim with brown patina and marble, signed by James Pradier, representing Nemausa.

Nemausa is seated on a jar from which the water flows, thoughtful, a mirror in her hand. Her hairstyle is embellished with lily pads. The base in black and green marble is decorated with bronze (leaves, reeds, rushes ...) supported by 2 women in the antique style.

Pair of candelabra with leaves and reed spikes, 6 lights each

Nemausa was a goddess of fertility and healing belonging to the sanctuary of the source of the same name, located near Nîmes.

According to the catalog raisonné, there are several variants including this one on a pendulum.

Movement signed Bardon in Montpellier

Chips on marble; missing a number cartridge; rear window broken

Bibliography: James Pradier and French sculpture of the romantic generation, catalog raisonné - Claude Lapaire - p352

Dimensions:
Clock:Height 47cm, 42 x 19cm

Candelabra: height 70 cm, diameter 27cm

Total Weight: 36.600kg

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