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Louis Kley bronze group of a boy frightened by mice
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This is a magnificent original 19th century French bronze on marble done by world famous 19th century listed artist Louis Kley born 1833. It shows a baby boy scared of the mouse.
It was purchased in Paris 50 years ago.
Louis Kley (French, 1833-1911) Fine and charming patinated bronze group of a young boy standing on a vase fearful of two mice. The finely executed bronze group depicts a naked boy standing on top of a bottle-shaped vase, frightened by two mischievous mice at the base who are trying to get to him. On a square base of Royal Red marble. Signed on the base: L. Kley, ca. 1880-1890. Louis Kley (French, 1833-1911) was a sculptor born in Sens (Yonne) on March 17, 1833 and died in Celle Ville, France on March 8, 1911.
He exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1853 and won a medal in the Barbedienne competition. He also exhibited and won a silver medal at L' Exposition Universalle of 1889 and other prizes at different exhibitions in Paris. Kley's works in museums Le Museé de Sens, France - "Allegorie" - "Les Vestales" - "Brennus" Museé des Castres, France - "Bust of Cardinal Bernardon". Literature: E. Benezit Dictionaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs de Gründ - Nouvelle Edition, 1976 - Volume 6, Page 242.
Measurements:
Height: 6.88" inches / 17.5 centimeters
Width: 3.34" inches / 8,5 centimeters
Depth: 3.34" inches / 8,5 centimeters
- Creator:Louis Kley (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 6.89 in (17.5 cm)Width: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)Depth: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
- Style:Belle Époque (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880 - 1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Autonomous City Buenos Aires, AR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7304240693132
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