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Cupid blindfolded, holding a quiver

Statuette
18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This statuette in white marble depicts Cupid running holding his quiver above his head in his left hand, and treading an arrow under his foot. The statue is in the style of the French sculptor Edme Bouchardon (1698-1762). Bouchardon was Court sculptor to Louis XV from 1736 and executed a number of portrait busts, as well as many groups and statuettes of classical subjects.


Object details

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Object type
TitleCupid blindfolded, holding a quiver
Materials and techniques
White marble
Brief description
Statuette, marble, of Cupid holding a quiver, on a pedestal, in the style of Edme Bouchardon, French, 18th century.
Physical description
Statuette. White marble. Cupid holding a quiver. On marble pedestal mounted with ormolu.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20in
Credit line
Bequeathed by John Jones
Object history
Jones Bequest.
Subject depicted
Summary
This statuette in white marble depicts Cupid running holding his quiver above his head in his left hand, and treading an arrow under his foot. The statue is in the style of the French sculptor Edme Bouchardon (1698-1762). Bouchardon was Court sculptor to Louis XV from 1736 and executed a number of portrait busts, as well as many groups and statuettes of classical subjects.
Bibliographic references
  • List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1882. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1883. pp. 107
  • Catalogue of the Jones Bequest. 1924. II, No. 374
Collection
Accession number
1123-1882

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Record createdJuly 25, 2008
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