CA0316 Fine Empire period bronze of Ceres

Beautiful good quality early 19th century French Empire period gilt bronze ormolu figure of the Roman goddess Ceres, protector of the harvest, agriculture, fertility and motherhood. Ceres is depicted using her classical robe to hold the fruit and flowers she has harvested and a laurel in her other hand. Presented on a later substantial green marble or ‘marbre vert’ block base. Mercury gilded and finely cast and chased. France, circa 1815.

H 30cm x W 12.5cm x D 12.5cm