A stunning and very high quality French 19th century ormolu and patinated bronze statue on its original mahogany and ormolu pedestal, named "Le Travail guide La Fortune", signed Marioton. S.C. "Le Travail guide La Fortune" translates to "Work guides Fortune".... — Read More

A stunning and very high quality French 19th century ormolu and patinated bronze statue on its original mahogany and ormolu pedestal, named "Le Travail guide La Fortune", signed Marioton. S.C. "Le Travail guide La Fortune" translates to "Work guides Fortune". The statue is raised on its original striking pedestal with a square base, a fine mottled border and a most elegant circular socle shaped support. The central column displays a decorative fluted design with richly chased fitted foliate ormolu chandelles and top acanthus leaves. The most impressive and finely detailed statue above is raised by a circular mottled base with fine wrap around foliate etchings framed within ormolu bands with a central plaque inscribed "Le Travail guide La Fortune". Above, a handsome man is standing with his right hand outstretched while his left hand is leaning on a hammer. A beautiful woman stands behind him on a rock while draped in wonderfully executed flowing garments and is holding a striking cornucopia. Wonderful attention to detail and original rich warm patina throughout.

Statue Dimensions: H: 38.75" L: 14.75" D: 21.5"

Pedestal Dimensions: H: 36" L: 14.5" D: 14.5" — Read Less