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Pair of 19th Century French Figurative Bronzes by Eugène Piat

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An African couple by Frédérick Eugène Piat (1827-1903) Modelled in a now well patinated bronze, the circular bases, inscribed with the artist's name, support tree trunks, against which rest the young warrior holding his spear, and his partner, a draped young woman with a necklace of animal teeth. French, circa 1880 Frédérick Eugène Piat (1827-1903) A noted French sculpteur-ornemaniste. All of his designs were executed by the leading firms of Parisian high quality bronziers, such as Christofle, Colin, Lemerle-Charpentier, Motteau and Maison Millet. Piat was the founder of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs de Troyes, France. Benezit, Editions Grund Volume 10.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Romantic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • 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. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 92071stDibs: LU954713518412
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