A FRENCH PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP: AENEAS CARRYING ANCHISES WITH ASCANIUSPierre Lepautre (French, 1660-1744), after a model by Girardon, early 18th centurySignedLepautre to bronze, on a gilt bronze base.height of bronze 22in (56cm); height overall 54 3/4in (63cm)For further information on this lot please visit theArtist or Maker: Pierre Lepautre (French, 1660-1744)Provenance: The original marble was placed in the Gardens of Versailles in the early 18th century. Similar 18th century bronze versions reside at the Fogg Museum and the Detmust Collection in Bremen.ProvenanceDalva Brothers, New York, 06 March 1984.