Pair of 19th century bronzes of Putti

A very charming pair of 19th century Bronzes of Putti at Play on marble base
After Claude Michel Clodion (1738–1814)

These charming 19th-century bronze sculptures after Clodion depict lively groups of young children, known in art as *putti*. These are plump, nude male children often used in European art, especially from the Renaissance through the Rococo periods, to symbolize innocence, playfulness, or mythological themes.

Each group features three putti engaged in joyful, animated play, capturing the spirit of innocence and festivity that characterizes much of Clodion's celebrated work. They are rendered with the same attention to anatomical detail and dynamic composition that characterized Clodion’s terracotta originals.
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The French sculptor Claude Michel Clodion is renowned for his playful and masterfully modeled representations of mythological and allegorical subjects, particularly those featuring putti—cherubic, often nude child figures associated with love, play, and the bacchanalian spirit.

Clodion’s original works, primarily crafted in terracotta, were highly sought after in the 18th century for their lively compositions, delicate modeling, and whimsical subjects. He drew inspiration from classical antiquity, the Renaissance, and the baroque, often depicting scenes of frolicking putti, fauns, and satyrs engaged in playful or allegorical activities. His mastery lay in imbuing these figures with a sense of movement, wit, and sensuality, creating scenes that were both enchanting and technically accomplished.