Fame Riding Pegasus Inkwell after Antoine Coysevox

After Antoine Coysevox (French, 1640–1720)Fame Riding PegasusGilt and patinated bronze on marble base24 x 12 x 20 in.France, 19th century This dynamic sculpture is a finely cast 19th-century bronze interpretation of Antoine Coysevox’s marble masterpiece depicting Fame astride the winged horse Pegasus. Originally sculpted in 1702 for the Château de Marly under Louis XIV, the allegory celebrates victory, immortality, and the triumph of legacy. Fame raises her trumpet as Pegasus rears, symbolizing the enduring power of glory. The original resides in the Louvre, while this example—mounted on a richly veined marble base with neoclassical ornament—reflects the 19th century’s deep admiration for Baroque grandeur and royal symbolism.