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His training at the Acad\u00e9mie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in Paris provided him with the solid foundation that is reflected throughout his work.<br \/>\r\nHis appointment as royal sculptor to the Danish court marked the pinnacle of his career, culminating in the creation of the imposing equestrian statue of Frederick V in Copenhagen, which stands as the greatest testament to his talent.<br \/>\r\nThe bronze sculpture presented here, depicting Eros in repose, reveals significant affinities with the master's known works. The exceptional quality of execution is evident in the meticulous treatment of different textures - from the feathers to the rose petals and the softness of the skin. The figure's pose and the symbolic elements, such as the abandoned torch and bow, are characteristic of Saly's sophisticated approach.<br \/>\r\nThe remarkable similarities with the marble \"Le Faune au chevreau\" at the Mus\u00e9e Cognacq-Jay in Paris suggest that this piece may be a previously unknown work by the master or, possibly, a creation by one of his closest followers. 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