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This French Art Deco metal sculpture of Pegasus, attributed to G.H. Larent and bearing the Max Le Verrier brand, is dated to 1910–1920.

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Beautifully stylized double rendering of the mythological Greek winged horse Pegasus.
Height: 18cm
Artist: G.H.Larent.
Brand Max Le Verrier.
Art Deco
About Pegasus:
Pegasus was, according to Greek mythology, a winged horse. Pegasus was born from the blood of Medusa. His father was Poseidon.
Pegasus flew to Mount Helicon, where the nine Muses lived. On the spot where Pegasus touched the ground with his hooves, a sacred spring appeared; the Hippocrene (the horse fountain). Whoever drank the water from the well received the gift of poetry.


Beautifully stylized double rendering of the mythological Greek winged horse Pegasus.
Height: 18cm
Artist: G.H.Larent.
Brand Max Le Verrier.
Art Deco
About Pegasus:
Pegasus was, according to Greek mythology, a winged horse. Pegasus was born from the blood of Medusa. His father was Poseidon.
Pegasus flew to Mount Helicon, where the nine Muses lived. On the spot where Pegasus touched the ground with his hooves, a sacred spring appeared; the Hippocrene (the horse fountain). Whoever drank the water from the well received the gift of poetry.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
French Art Deco Pegasus
Country of origin
France
Material
Metal
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
18 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
Sold by
Kenn68
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Objects sold
3
Objects in auction
1
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