MID-19TH CENTURY, AFTER CLÉMENT JAYET (1731-1804)

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A FRENCH BRONZE FOUNTAIN GROUP
MID-19TH CENTURY, AFTER CLÉMENT JAYET (1731-1804)
Modelled as a putto riding a seahorse, cast inscription to the base 'IAYET F 1755'
26 in. (66 cm.) high; 25 in. (63.5 cm.) wide; 12 in. (30.5 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

Clément Jayet was born in Langres, and was the son of the sculptor Abel Jayet. He began his career in Paris, was made a member of the Academy of St Luke in 1755, but moved to Lyon shortly thereafter. He later became professor of sculpture at the École de Dessin.

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