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Bronze Owl Titled "Grand Duc" by Francois Pompon

$65,000
£48,895.59
€56,643.27
CA$91,636.55
A$101,905.95
CHF 53,477.12
MX$1,242,694.05
NOK 675,969.61
SEK 633,748.44
DKK 422,778.53

About the Item

A large cast bronze Owl by Francois Pompon, titled "Grand Duc" designed in 1928 and cast between 1934-1939. The patinated bronze is marked with a Fonderie C. Valsuani stamp and signed POMPON A letter of authenicity from Liliane Colas is availible. Literature: C. Chevillot, L. Colas & A. Pingeot, François Pompon, 1855-1933, Paris, 1994, no. 36 (plaster version illustrated p. 188).
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1934-1939
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ELS1stDibs: LU918610827721

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