Icarus Making Trial of His Wings
Artist: Philippe Grasse
Cast c.1841 after plaster model of 1831. Signed P.Grass (on right side of base). Inscribed 'ICARE. D'apres la statue en bronze detruite en 1870 à Strasbourg' on front edge of base. Foundry mark Eck et Durand (on back of base).
- Date
- modeled 1831
- In our collection
- since July the 7th, 2011 up to now
- Dimensions
- 21 1/4 x 6 x 5 7/8 in. (53.98 x 15.24 x 14.92 cm)
- Location
- G321
- Medium
- Bronze, casting history and edition size unknown
- Price
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- Composition
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copper 89% atium 1% cadmium 5% zinc 1% iron 2% oxygen 2%