Prometheus or Ephebe with Torch Rare bronze figure representing an ephebe standing naked, wearing a knot of hair, with strands of hair falling down the front of his torso. His left arm is resting on the trunk of a tree on which is a drapery, and in his left hand he holding a flaming torch, His right arm raised above his head. France, late 17th century, early 18th century. Height: 36.4 cm - Width: 11.5 cm Depth: 7.5 cm (Wear, small accidents) PROVENANCE - Nicolas de Hurtado Collection (1854 - 1920) - Probably stolen on 21 December 1937 and returned to the family on 23 current to the widow of the previous owner, née Amparo, Baroness Beyens (1859-1946) - It has remained in the family to this day.