After Simon Louis Boizot (French, 1743-1809), Bronze Group of Proserpina Abducted by Pluto

19th century, patinated bronze mythological group depicting Pluto, god of the underworld, abducting Proserpine, the daughter of Ceres, goddess of spring, mounted atop a gilt bronze rocaille base, unsigned.

19 x 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.

Some areas of rubbing tot he patina and gilt; Pluto's bident with bent shaft.