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JEAN-ALEXANDRE JOSEPH FALGUIERE French, 1831-1900 "La Vainquer au Combat de Coqs" (Winner of the Cockfight) Patinated bronze signed in base A. Falguiére with foundry cachet of Thiebaut Freres conceived in 1864, cast circa 1890 Item # 306PWM24S Arguably one of the most critical sculptures to launching his career, Falguiére’s work “The Winner of the Cockfight” was reminiscent in motion and form by the circa 1564 sculpture of “Mercure" by Italian sculptor Jean de Bologne. Falguiére sculpted the model originally in 1864 as a greater than life-size work and presented it as his debut at the Salon where it achieved a medal and was considered by critics to be a masterpiece of elegance and grace. In response to the exhibit, critic Paul de Saint-Victor wrote that it was “One of the most successful debuts in memory”. It was exhibited again in 1867 at the Exposition Universelle where it won a first class medal and finally at the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris. The Louvre in Paris acquired it for their permanent collection and Falguiére returned to Paris with a firmly established reputation and no shortage of public commissions. The original model was sculpted by Falguiére nude, but when Thiebaut Freres produced the reductions of this edition they clothed the figure to make him more suitable for the tastes of the commercial market. The present example is beautifully cast with an overall nearly matte patina that appears to be a sprayed pigment over chemical base with a muted shine from layers of applied waxes - it has held up beautifully over the last one-hundred and twenty years, remaining a nearly flawless presentation. Literature & Further Reading *Bronzes: Sculptors and Founders 1800-1930, Vol. I, Harold Berman, f. 718 [present example, cast by Thiebaut Freres] *Art Bronzes, Michael Forrest, f. 2.243-2.245 [present example] *Bronzes of the Nineteenth Century: Dictionary of Sculptors, Pierre Kjellberg, p. 310-311 *E. Benezit Dictionary of Artists, Gründ, Vol. V, 2006, p. 437-8 Measurements: 34" H [total including marble]; 31 3/8" H [bronze] x approx 20" W (at widest points) x 6" bronze base diameter x 8 3/4" marble width/depth Condition Report: A perfect presentation. Sealed in wax and polished. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.

Creator:
Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguière 1 (Sculptor),Thiebaut Freres (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
Style:
Romantic (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Marble
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1890
Condition:
A perfect presentation. Sealed in wax and polished.
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: 306PWM24S1stDibs: LU1059035377742

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