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June 0914, 2018
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LOT 379

Lot 379

Robert Couturier (1905-2008)

Robert Couturier (1905-2008)
Lot 379 Details
Robert Couturier (1905-2008), French

FAUNE (FROM THE SERIES “LES GRANDS SCULPTEURS”), 1969

Bronze with brown patina; signed “Couturier” and numbered 6/6, stamped with the foundry “Susse Fondeurs Paris” in the cast. Titled and certified by the artist to the accompanying photo-certificate signed and dated at “Paris le 30 Janvier 72” in blue ink verso. Mounted on a stone base.
Bronze/Mounted height 12.1 in — 30.8 cm; 14.2 in — 36 cm

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $10,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Robert Couturier (1905-2008)
  • Robert Couturier (1905-2008)
  • Robert Couturier (1905-2008)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto acquired directly from the artist

Literature:

A cast from this edition is reproduced in Ionel Jianou “Couturier” from the series “Les Grands Sculpteurs”, Arted, Paris, 1969;

In the catalogue “Robert Couturier” Musee Rodin, 1970

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