A monumental French Grand Tour bronze group of Nessus abducting Deianira after Giambologna- cast circa 1880, possibly by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Fine rich golden brown patination. The centaur Nessus is depicted rearing on his hind legs and lifting Deianira onto his back, the naturalistically cast base is inscribed 'Jean Bologna' (An identical bronze sculpture sold at a Christies 2009 for $22,344.)