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Augustin-Jean Moreau-Vauthier
Cupid1875

Not on view
Small ivory and metal sculpture of a nude classical male figure striding forward, arm raised, with gilded belt and dark drapery, on an alabaster pedestal
Ivory and silver sculpture of a nude winged male figure holding an arrow aloft, with a large eagle clutching his torso, mounted on a tiered onyx and silver pedestal.
Ivory and silver sculpture of a winged putto standing on one foot, one arm raised, with silver feathered wings and sandals with straps, mounted on a circular onyx and silver base.
Ivory and silvered bronze sculpture of a standing winged youth in a dynamic pose, one arm raised, holding a bow, wearing sandals and a belt with draped fabric at the hips, mounted on a circular onyx pedestal.
Artist or Maker
Augustin-Jean Moreau-Vauthier
France, Paris, 1831-1893
Title
Cupid
Place Made
France
Date Made
1875
Medium
Ivory, silver, gold, and precious stones, with onyx base
Dimensions
19 × 9 × 9 in. (48.26 × 22.86 × 22.86 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.91.269.1
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture