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19th Century Fratin Bronze Bear Cup Not Signed

$2,813.88
£2,080.08
€2,350
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This Fratin bear cup is 19th century, not signed but similar to others, silver plate bronze. The cup is mounted on foot and is composed at the base of elephant heads and above of an eagle. The silvering dates from the 20th century. Christophe Fratin (1801-1864) is a very famous French animal sculptor who exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1831–1842 and 1850–1862, as well as at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851. Also well-known by American for his famous sculpture "Eagles and Prey" masterpiece exhibited in New York Central Park, since 1863. Masterpieces: château de Dampierre for Duc de Luynes, Postdam romantic groups of sculptures at Sans-Souci castle and Babelsberg castle in Germany, Saint-Petersburg park of the Russian emperor, pediment depicting "The Hunt" in 1855 for Visconti courtyard in Louvre museum, French kings former palace. He is on display in many museums such as Louvre, Metz, Lyon, etc.. and even in London Wallace collection.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Diameter: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Romantic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Silvered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1830-1860
  • Condition:
    Minor fading. Top is 16,5 cm.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AA03213/001stDibs: LU4694117742181

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