Decorative Arts & Design

July 0409, 2020
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LOT 186

Lot 186

Jean-Baptiste Clésinger (1814-1883)

Jean-Baptiste Clésinger (1814-1883)
Lot 186 Details
Jean-Baptiste Clésinger (1814-1883)

STANDING BULL, 1857

signed J. Clésinger, Rome, and dated, and F. Barbedienne, Fondeur, and A. Collas Reduction Mecanique seal
21.5 x 25 x 9 in — 54.6 x 63.5 x 22.9 cm

Estimate $3,500-$5,000

Realised: $4,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Jean-Baptiste Clésinger (1814-1883)
  • Jean-Baptiste Clésinger (1814-1883)
  • Jean-Baptiste Clésinger (1814-1883)
  • Jean-Baptiste Clésinger (1814-1883)
  • Jean-Baptiste Clésinger (1814-1883)
  • Jean-Baptiste Clésinger (1814-1883)
  • Jean-Baptiste Clésinger (1814-1883)
Provenance:

Base with presentation engraving: 'La Société Protectrice des Animaux | á Son President | Mr. A. Vallete, de l'Institut, Mai MDCCCLXXIV, and base verso further engraved: Temoignage de sympathie et de Reconnaissance pour les Services exceptionnels qu'il a rendus a l'Œuvre e notament pour la suppression de combats de Taureaux. Mai MDCCLXXIV

Translation of engraving:
'The Society Protecting Animals to its President, Mr. A. Vallete, of the Institute, May 1874, Testimony of sympathy and recognition for the exceptional services he rendered to the work and in particular for the suppression of bull fights.

Note:

Lot 222 in this sale is the pedestal custom made for the current lot.

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition with presentation engraving to base, front and back.

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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