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Circa 1855-1890 French Animalier Bronze of a Stalking Lion by Louis Vidal

$2,800
£2,126.83
€2,450.83
CA$3,943.09
A$4,371.50
CHF 2,297.39
MX$53,500.02
NOK 28,692.13
SEK 26,930.43
DKK 18,293.91

About the Item

Circa 1855-1890 animalier bronze by Louis Vidal of a Stalking Lion, French. Louis Vidal, 1831-1892, was born in Nimes & died in Paris. Student of Bayre & Rouillard, exhibiting at the Salon from 1859-1892. Blind from birth, Nimes bestowed a pension for him to study in Paris. Patrons included the Rothschilds & Princess Mathilde. Gorgeous brown patination. Provenance: Whitehall Antiques, Dr. Mark Wood Collection, Dr. John Fryer Collection. 20.25" x 6.5" x 9 13/16" h. We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Creator:
    Louis Vidal (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.82 in (24.95 cm)Width: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C. 1855-1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WBR-277z1stDibs: LU6458246521022

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