A French bronze figure of Orpheus and Cerberus

CAST BY FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE FROM A MODEL BY RAOUL VERLET, CIRCA 1880

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A French bronze figure of Orpheus and Cerberus
Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne from a model by Raoul Verlet, Circa 1880
Inscribed Raoul Verlet, the reverse with 821 F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR. PARIS
38¼ in. (97.2 cm.) high

Lot Essay

Cereberus, the three-headed watchdog that guarded the gates of hell was rumoured to have a voice of bronze, and one head which was always alert. Playing his lyre, a gift from Apollo, Orpheus was able to lull the beast to sleep.

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