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Large 19th Century Bronze of Oedipus Meditating

$5,114.79

£3,650

€4,338.32

CA$6,961.75

A$7,787.15

CHF 4,052.48

MX$95,862.49

NOK 51,555.94

SEK 48,369.63

DKK 32,368.19

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About the Item

A large 19th century bronze of “Oedipus meditating” by the French sculpture Henri Daniel Contenot, the cloaked figure sitting on a rock surface, cross legged with a stick in hand meditating. On the rock surface there is the foundry mark which reads “Syndicat Des Fabr Des Bronze Unis France 1818” and is also signed “H.D.Contenot” The bronze is in excellent condition and has a wonderful green patina, circa 1880.

Dimensions:

Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1880-1889

Date of Manufacture:

1880

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Martlesham, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: 27601stDibs: LU3083318512742

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