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LOT 0350
Renaissance Fontainebleau Marble Plaque with Psyche Revived by Eros's Kiss
FRANCE, 16TH CENTURY A.D.
25 in. (33.5 kg total including stand, 63 cm wide).
Ellipsoid plaque with carved high-relief scene depicting Psyche crouching with left leg extended, her right arm raised to support a veil, head turned towards Eros, left arm passing between the legs of Eros, standing nude with wings spread to kiss Psyche, his bow and quiver cast aside in the field.
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13396-259009.
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LOT 0350
Renaissance Fontainebleau Marble Plaque with Psyche Revived by Eros's Kiss
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
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