Lot 133 , Eutrope Bouret, (French 1833-1906). A pair of late 19th century patinated bronze figures of Venus riding a dolphin and a nymph riding a tortoise

Eutrope Bouret, (French 1833-1906). A pair of late 19th century patinated bronze figures of Venus riding a dolphin and a nymph riding a tortoise, signed 'Bouret' in the bronze, on stepped black marble plinths, 15cm wide, 14cm deep, 45cm high
£800-1,200

Condition:
Both bronzes with a rich dark chocolate brown to blackish patination, some slight rubbing of the raised extremities and the odd small scuff mark but essentially good order, both signed in the bronze of the bases, slate plinths with some tiny chipping to the corners.

Sold for £850