L'Himen Présente le Dauphin á la France
Attributedattributed to
Clodion
(French, 1738 - 1814)
Additional Title(s)
- Hymen Presenting the Dauphin to France
ClassificationsSCULPTURE
Dateca. 1781
Mediumterracotta, gilt-bronze frame
Dimensionsoverall: 3/4 x 10 5/16 in. (1.9 x 26.2 cm.)
frame: 1 3/8 x 13 1/16 in. (3.5 x 33.2 cm.)
DescriptionThis was a model for a commemorative medal honoring the birth of Louis Joseph Xavier François, son of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette.
InscribedInscribed on a brass plaque secured to the lower portion of the front of the terracotta with four nails: L’himen présente le Dauphin à la France qui le reçoit dans ses bras, tandis que la Renommée sous la figure d’un enfant annonce l’accouchement de la Reine.
On the verso, embossed into red sealing wax: two round seals depicting coats of arms. Around each of the seals, apparently to protect them: a circle of hard grey putty attached to the terracotta.
Typed and handwritten on a sticky label adhered to the verso: Boone Collection Decorative Arts 1011.
Typed and handwritten on a sticky label adhered to the verso: Boone Collection 1238.
Typed and handwritten on a sticky label, now detached from the piece but probably once adhered to the verso: Terracotta Boone Collection House Sculpture 905.
Typed on a sticky label, also now detached but probably once adhered to the verso: Firestone—II 23 March 1991 lot 84
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Gift of MaryLou and George Boone
Status
On viewObject number2007.14
