Terracotta Sculpture After Jean-Jacques Feuchère "Leda and the Swan"

Item Details

Terracotta

A terracotta sculpture titled Leda and the Swan after an original work by artist Jean-Jacques Feuchère (French, 1807–1852). This sculpture features the well known Greek mythological story of Zeus seducing Leda by turning into a swan. Depicted is a nude figure with a swan positioned on her stomach. It is signed in-mold along an outer edge and presented on a rounded base.

Condition

- toes chipped off of raised foot; residue on base at front; wear to bottom of base; raised foot has been re-adhered, appears to be once broke; surface and edge wear.

Dimensions

- measures sculpture on base; base measures 6.25" W x 1.25" H x 4.75" D.

Item #

18WDC040-128