{"product_id":"an-exceptionally-charming-and-highly-collectible-19th-century-victorian-bronze-depicting-the-playful-cupid-putto-joyfully-carrying-a-musical-drum-upon-his-shoulders","title":"An exceptionally charming and highly collectible 19th-century Victorian bronze depicting the playful Cupid (Putto) joyfully carrying a musical drum upon his shoulders.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"THE LITTLE DRUMMER\" | Rare Clodion Bronze Sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally charming and highly collectible 19th-century Victorian bronze depicting the playful Cupid (Putto) joyfully carrying a musical drum upon his shoulders. Rich in movement, warmth, and classical elegance, this delightful sculpture captures the whimsical spirit that made the works of Claude Michel, known as Clodion, some of the most admired bronzes in European decorative arts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast in solid, heavy bronze, this beautifully modelled sculpture portrays a smiling young Cupid standing barefoot upon a naturalistic plinth, wearing only a garland of grapevine leaves around his waist—a symbol of celebration, abundance, and the joyous spirit of Bacchus. Resting upon his shoulders is a finely detailed musical drum, giving the composition a wonderfully playful character while showcasing the sculptor's exceptional understanding of anatomy and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is signed \"Clodion\" to the base, honouring one of France's greatest Rococo sculptors, whose works inspired countless high-quality 19th-century bronze foundries\u003cbr\u003eClaude Michel (1738–1814), better known as Clodion, was born in Nancy, France, then the capital of the Duchy of Lorraine. Celebrated as one of the finest sculptors of the French Rococo period, Clodion became renowned for his playful depictions of putti, satyrs, nymphs, and mythological figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Clodion works are held in major museums and command extraordinary prices at auction. Fine 19th-century Clodion-inspired bronze sculptures, particularly charming subjects such as playful Cupids and putti, remain highly sought-after by collectors of Victorian and French decorative arts for their timeless beauty, outstanding craftsmanship, and enduring decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements :The cupid stands 20.5cm tall x 7.5cm wide and weight of 1.3kg .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition With Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51540568670514,"sku":null,"price":1695.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/2110\/1106\/files\/20260707-130153.jpg?v=1785818046","url":"https:\/\/expeditionwithjones.com\/products\/an-exceptionally-charming-and-highly-collectible-19th-century-victorian-bronze-depicting-the-playful-cupid-putto-joyfully-carrying-a-musical-drum-upon-his-shoulders","provider":"Expedition With Jones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}