After Germain Pilon gilt-bronze group of the Three Graces, Barbedienne, Late 19th/early 20th century, the base marked ''F. Barbedienne Fondeur'' and with the A. Collas Brevete Reduction Mecanique pastille, depicting three addorsed classically draped figures on an incurved tripartite base, 19'' H x 10.25'' Dia., est:$2000/3000
*Price Realized: $3,450.00

19'' H x 10.25'' Dia. Note: Germain Pilon (1535-1590) was France's preeminent Renaissance sculptor. He was commissioned in 1561 by Francesco Primaticcio, on behalf of Catherine de Medici, to create this work, entitled the ''Heart of Henry II'', in memory of her late husband who had died from a wound received in a tournament. The original, which has been on view at the Louvre since 1816, contained the actual heart of Henry II in an urn above the heads of the figures. Using his advanced technique of ''reduction mecanique'', developed with his partner Achille Collas, Ferdinand Barbedienne produced a series of this two-fifth scale reproduction of the ''Heart of Henry II'' which was illustrated in Barbedienne's 1886 catalogue. Provenance: Property from the Estate of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Pinola. Condition: Nicely cast and chased. Gilding of a mellow tone overall with good high points. General marks, scratches and rubbing commensurate with age. Some dark spotting in areas overall. Would benefit from cleaning. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL