19th-century AUSTRIAN or GERMAN school, after Lorenzo MATTIELLI (1687–1748)

19th-century AUSTRIAN or GERMAN school, after Lorenzo MATTIELLI (1687–1748) The Abduction of Proserpine Carved ivory group. Bears the initials “GJ” and an apocryphal signature “Lor. Mattinelly” engraved on the front of the terrace Height of the group: 26 cm on a blackened wooden base decorated with scrollwork, two openwork scenes—one depicting the abduction and the other the dog Cerberus—on the two main sides, and coats of arms on the sides (total height: 41 cm) Minor damage to Pro

Category

Sculptures

Location

Paris

Dimensions

H 41 cm