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Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Strolling Fox” after Pierre Jules Mêne
About the Item
- Creator:Pierre Jules Mêne (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Width: 5.63 in (14.31 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Romantic (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
- Condition:Two holes in base drilled and threaded, an ill-conceived means to likely mount on marble at one point; spots of patina loss to naturalistic base; casting flaw (tiny hole) by one foot; polished - a fine presentation.
- Seller Location:Shippensburg, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: 309XLA22K1stDibs: LU1059037009342
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