Lot Essay
The sculptor of the present relief was working from an engraving of a painting of Cupid and Psyche by Flemish artist Bartholomeus Spranger who worked in Prague for the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II.
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FROM THE ESTATE OF MR H.G.TH. CRONE, TO BE SOLD TO BENEFIT THE CRONE HAVER DROEZE FUND, UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE PRINS BERNHARD CULTUUR FONDS, THE NETHERLANDS (LOTS 7-12)
AFTER BARTHOLOMEUS SPRANGER (1546-1611), FLEMISH, EARLY 17TH CENTURY
CUPID AND PSYCHE
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AFTER BARTHOLOMEUS SPRANGER (1546-1611), FLEMISH, EARLY 17TH CENTURY
CUPID AND PSYCHE
Walnut relief with traces of gilding
16 1/8 x 21 ½ in. (41 x 54.5 cm.)
CUPID AND PSYCHE
Walnut relief with traces of gilding
16 1/8 x 21 ½ in. (41 x 54.5 cm.)
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