Theodore Riviere Carthage

Fantastic and impressive bronze sculpture "Carthage" by Theodore Riviere (1857-1912). Not the fake you can see on the web but the 100% original one with quality carving, original brown patina and all signatures and marks (Susse Paris editor marked and stamped). Will be sent with certificate of Authenticity and copy of 8 pages of Biography about Theodore Riviere. More details on request. Circa 1900.

Théodore Rivière was one of the leading Orientalist sculptors. He not only drew on literary texts but travelled extensively in North Africa, the Far East and South America.

Salammbo and Matho

The subject of this work was taken from Gustave Flaubert's novel, Salammbô, published in 1862. The story takes place between 241–238 BC, during the war between Carthage and its mercenaries in revolt. The Libyan Mâthô, the chief of the barbarian soldiers, fell in love with Salammbô, the daughter of his Carthaginian enemy Hamilcar Barca. Rivière has chosen the moment when, mortally wounded by the people, Mâthô dies at the feet of his idol crying: "I love you! I love you!" The figure of Salammbô, the femme fatale, inspired many other Symbolist artists.