South German or Austrian carver (active at the end of the 18th century) Group of figures of Chronos with a putto Hardwood, carved and painted dark bronze, the scythe gilded. Modern plinth with marble-look setting and gilding. The narrative carved figure group of outstanding artistic quality: Chronos of athletic stature standing in the manner of a "figure serpentinata" and raising his scythe with both hands, at the same time turning his bearded head to the right and looking at the putto standing behind him, who is gesticulating in supplication. Group of figures H. 49 cm; total h. 59.5 cm. Provenance: Dissolution of an important German private collection - part II. South German or Austrian sculptor active late 18th century. Dark painted hardwood figure group of Chronos and putto. Modern painted and gilt wooden base.