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19th Century Bronze Study of a Child Seated on a Shell, Signed Pigale

$7,286.83
£5,200
€6,180.62
CA$9,918.11
A$11,094.02
CHF 5,773.40
MX$136,571.22
NOK 73,449.55
SEK 68,910.16
DKK 46,113.59
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An amusing 19th century patinated bronze study of a child sitting an sea shell, playing with a lobster. Signed; Pigale A renowned 17th century sculptor, Jean Baptiste Pigalle (1714-1785) studied in Rome before returning to France, where was accepted into the Académie Royale and soon began receiving commissions from Louis XV and his entourage, his work executed with a masterful sense of truth of form, expression and gesture.
  • Attributed to:
    Jean-Baptiste Pigalle (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Romantic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brighton, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Batch 35A BAEZ1stDibs: LU1227216498542

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