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Christophe Fratin, The Bull, Bronze Sculpture
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Christophe Fratin (French, 1801-1864), The Bull, bronze sculpture, signed on base, overall: 6"h x 8"w x 3"d. Christophe Fratin competed alongside Antoine Louis Barye in pioneering and leading the Animalier movement in France in the 1840's and 1850's. This bronze bull shows the quality one could expect in a Paris Salon exhibition.
Please consider Avantique's Animalier collection of Mene, Barye, Moigniez, Delabriere and Paillet bronzes.
Details
- CreatorChristophe Fratin (Sculptor)
- DimensionsHeight: 5.8 in. (14.74 cm)Width: 8.5 in. (21.59 cm)Depth: 2.8 in. (7.12 cm)
- StyleBeaux Arts (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacturecirca 1850s
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use. A little loose from base but in perfect condition commensurate of age.
- Seller LocationDallas, TX
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU177423816222
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