Italian school circa 1800 after the antique. Seated Mars, also known as Ares Ludovisi. Bronze with black patina. Height Height : 19.5 cm Related works -Rome, Ares Ludivisi, 2nd century AD, marble, Height. 156 cm, Rome, Museo dei Terme, inv. 8602 ; -Luigi Valadier, Mars assis dit aussi Arès Ludovisi, bronze, inscribed "C-LOVIS VALADIER ROME-1780", Height. 180 cm - W 68 cm - D 68 cm, Paris, Musée du Louvre, inv. RF 3054. The Roman marble copy of this seated Mars, also known as Ares Ludivisi, was discovered in 1622 near Palazzo Santa Croce and acquired by Cardinal Ludovico Ludovisi. The restoration of the right foot and Love was carried out by Le Bernin early in his career. Famous since the 17th century, the seated Mars is one of the most admired antiques in Rome. In the 18th century, the model was particularly appreciated by the Amateurs du Grand Tour, and spread in the form of small bronzes in the neoclassical spirit. Appraisal by Cabinet SCULPTURE et COLLECTION, Mrs. Élodie JEANNEST DE GYVÈS and Mr. Alexandre LACROIX - 01 83 97 02 05