Lot 66: A Figural Sculpture of Leda and the Swan on a Carved Hardwood Pedestal

A dark-patinated figural sculpture depicting Leda and the Swan, presented on a separate carved hardwood pedestal stand. The sculpture features a semi-clad female figure in a dynamic seated pose, cradling a large swan against her torso. The figure is draped in voluminous fabric that forms the lower portion of the composition, terminating in an integral circular base. The separate hardwood pedestal is of tripod form with cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw style feet. The pedestal features a circular top with an incised Greek key border above a deep, scalloped frieze heavily carved in high relief with floral and foliate motifs against a textured ground. A lower circular stretcher connects the legs.