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19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Young Female Gathering Hey

$4,097.56
£2,990
€3,488.32
CA$5,612.63
A$6,242.47
CHF 3,259.62
MX$75,964.21
NOK 41,630.37
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19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Young Female Gathering Hey This superb 19th century large bronze figure was produced at the highly acclaimed French foundry Bronze Garanti Au Titre L. V Depossee and it bears their stamp and registration number. This fine sculpture depicts a pretty young woman dressed in typical simple working clothes from this period standing with her arms folded and resting on a rustic wooded rake whilst taking a rest from the hey making on a hot summer day. It was sculpted by the famous French artist Henri Godet 1863 – 1937 who studied at the Ecole National Des Bearux – Art with Mathurin Moreau. Godet was married to the famous French feminist and orator Nelly Rousell. This superb bronze is high quality, finely detailed, and has a wonderful mellow brown- green patination. It is in excellent condition. French circa 1880 Dimensions: W 22 cm (8.7") x D 20 cm (7.9") x H 58 cm (22.8")
  • Creator:
    Henri Godet (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis Philippe (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Central England, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 107901stDibs: LU6434228009192

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