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Post Road Gallery
American Sculpture
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Chauncey Bradley Ives American, (1810-1894) "Cupid" Marble 42 inches high Signed at the base |
| Ives is considered one of the premier American neo-classical sculptors of the 19th century. According to a checklist of the artist's work compiled by Ives' grand-daughter he executed two versions of "Cupid". Prior to discovering this piece, neither was known completed in stone. A drawing for this piece as seen from the back is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and can be seen on their website. For a comparison with this piece and the drawing please click here. |
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