Bronze sculpture "La Barque du Temps et de l'Amour" - French - Lot 66

Bronze sculpture "La Barque du Temps et de l'Amour" - French Empire, early XIXᵉ century. Bronze sculpture from the Empire period depicting a winged old man likened to Time (Saturn) seated in a swan-shaped boat, guided by a winged Love holding an oar. The composition develops a neoclassical allegorical iconography in which Time is led by Love. The modeling highlights the details of the plumage, drapery and faces, with a precise treatment in keeping with Empire taste. Homogeneous old patina, surface showing slight traces of use without missing or cracking. Details: period early XIXᵉ century; origin France; material bronze patina; dimensions 19 × 14 × 6.5 cm; weight 682 g; condition good old condition with wear consistent with age.