M. Bouraine for Susse Foundry Penthesilea bronze figure
Marcel Bouraine (1886-1948)
PENTHESILEA QUEEN OF THE AMAZONS
Silver plated bronze figure.
CIRCA 1920
Modelled and cast as a naked woman in streamlined pose holding a bow, signed in the cast Bouraine and Susse Frs Edt Paris
Excellent condition and genuine patina.
Rare silver version.
49.5cm width. 31cm high.
Penthesilea: The Tragic Queen
Penthesilea, the fierce Queen of the Amazons and daughter of Ares, arrived at the gates of Troy after the death of Hector, seeking glory and redemption. Leading her warrior band, she fought brilliantly for the Trojans, bringing a fresh, devastating strength to the besieged city.
Her destiny, however, led her to face the greatest Greek hero, Achilles. In a legendary duel, she was slain by the invincible warrior. Yet, as Achilles removed her helmet, he was struck by her exquisite, untouched beauty. His pride turned instantly into profound grief and desperate, posthumous love for the woman he had just killed.
Penthesilea is remembered not only for her bravery on the battlefield but for the agonizing moment where the ultimate victor became the ultimate mourner.
PENTHESILEA QUEEN OF THE AMAZONS
Silver plated bronze figure.
CIRCA 1920
Modelled and cast as a naked woman in streamlined pose holding a bow, signed in the cast Bouraine and Susse Frs Edt Paris
Excellent condition and genuine patina.
Rare silver version.
49.5cm width. 31cm high.
Penthesilea: The Tragic Queen
Penthesilea, the fierce Queen of the Amazons and daughter of Ares, arrived at the gates of Troy after the death of Hector, seeking glory and redemption. Leading her warrior band, she fought brilliantly for the Trojans, bringing a fresh, devastating strength to the besieged city.
Her destiny, however, led her to face the greatest Greek hero, Achilles. In a legendary duel, she was slain by the invincible warrior. Yet, as Achilles removed her helmet, he was struck by her exquisite, untouched beauty. His pride turned instantly into profound grief and desperate, posthumous love for the woman he had just killed.
Penthesilea is remembered not only for her bravery on the battlefield but for the agonizing moment where the ultimate victor became the ultimate mourner.
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