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19th Century French Bronze Lamp of Male Indian Figure

$20,547.06
£15,000
€17,676.56
CA$28,232.79
A$31,597.81
CHF 16,491.63
MX$385,330.36
NOK 211,070.37
SEK 199,805.14
DKK 131,917.79
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A well patinated bronze figure, representing an American Indian, wearing a draped headdress, robe and a pendant hooped earring. Signed to the plinth 'A.Tossaint 1850', and the foundry, 'Graux-Marly, Fat. de Bronze' France, circa 1850 The Parisian firm of Graux-Marly was established in 1845, with premises at 37, boulevard du Temple. In 1849 the company won a bronze medal at the' Exposition of French Products of the Second Republic' and this was bettered six years later by a first-class medal at the' Paris Universelle Exposition of 1855' for bronzes and decoration made at its larger foundry in 41, boulevard du Temple. Toussaint (1806-1862) was a pupil of David d'Angers, and showed at the Paris Salon from 1832 onwards; elected as a Chevalier to the Legion d'honneur in 1852; the Fine Art Museum of Angers exhibits his bust of David d'Angers. This figure of the Indian Slave also features in the Barbedienne catalogue, page 72. Literature; Benezit, 'Dictionnaire des Peintures, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Gravures', published by Librairie Grund, 1976.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Rewired: Replaced with modern wiring to fit current UK regulations. Could be rewired for US if required. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 75401stDibs: LU95478796063

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