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19th Century French Provincial "Papier Mache" Sculpture of a Bull

$2,100
£1,628.28
€1,847.59
CA$3,010.26
A$3,273.23
CHF 1,724.67
MX$39,760.23
NOK 21,682.61
SEK 20,325.70
DKK 13,864.52

About the Item

Extraordinary Realistic Muscular details and Anatomy. A beautiful Patination though remarkably light weight. Made in the Massif Central region of France circa 1840
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Middleburg, VA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 71131stDibs: LU872647211652

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