After Bertel Thorvaldsen (Danish, 1770-1844) Solid Bronze Plaque Neoclassical Scene "The Age of Love", "The Flight of Cupids"

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A BEAUTIFUL solid bronze relief in Neo-Classical taste, cast after the original created by the world renown Danish sculptor Bertel … Read more A BEAUTIFUL solid bronze relief in Neo-Classical taste, cast after the original created by the world renown Danish sculptor Bertel Thorwalsen (1770-1844)
The work is known as "The Age of Love"
"In this relief we see a winged Psyche distributing small angelic figures known as cupids, symbolizing love. Psyche gives them to women and men, young and old. There is the young woman kneeling in adoration of her cupid. There is the woman who embraces and kisses her cupid and the woman who has lost interest in hers. There is the man who is too tired to take an interest in his cupid, and there is the old man who stretches out for his without being able to reach it. The relief is based on an ancient model." (reference: Thorvaldsen's Museum)
The original is catalogued under number A426 and it is in display in Thorvaldsen's Museum in Copenhagen
The scene is also known as "The Flight of Cupids", as inscribed lower left on the presented here bronze cast
There is also a signature Bertel Thorwaldsen incised lower right
Circa mid 19th century, the museum considers the original to be made "no earlier than 1824".
It is presented in antique giltwood frame

Measurements: Approx. 14.25" wide x 9" tall framed; 12" x 6.5" the image only
Weighs about 3 lbs. 5 oz.

Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. All original and intact. Beautiful patina developed over time. The frame has been re-gilt See less