Lot 104
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A bronze relief plaque depicting the sleeping Endymion
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A bronze relief plaque depicting the sleeping Endymion

AFTER THE ANTIQUE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

Details
A bronze relief plaque depicting the sleeping Endymion
After the Antique, early 19th century
Depicting a sleeping youth and his hound
6¾ x 4 3/8in. (17 x 11cm.) high
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

Lot Essay

This relief of the sleeping Endymion was a popular classical theme copied during the 18th and 19th century and sold to Grand Tourists. John Flaxman paired this subject with Persus releasing Andromeda, after purchasing the plaster casts directly from the Capitoline.
A pair of Italian carved marble reliefs, circa 1800 were sold Christie's, London, 12 June 2003, lot 196.

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