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French Bronze of 'L'Enfant Moliere', by Adreien Etienne Gaudez, circa 1875

About the Item

Boy in a seated pose with an open book on his lap. On a rotating circular plinth. With this model, Gaudez (d.1902) recreates a well-known incident in the life of an upholsterer's apprentice who would grow up to become the renowned French actor and author of the 17th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Diameter: 13 in (33.02 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1875
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  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: E49501stDibs: LU1468214487142
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