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Pair Of Antique Bronze Fencing Figures

$3,442.11per set
£2,500per set
€2,951.41per set
CA$4,734.43per set
A$5,266.04per set
CHF 2,762.56per set
MX$64,257.66per set
NOK 34,673.59per set
SEK 32,675.65per set
DKK 22,031.02per set

About the Item

Antique Charles Masse Bronze Fencing Figures. A wonderful pair of French fencing figures, Rene Charles Masse (1855-1913). These are not the larger sized figures made of spelter, but smaller, and made of bronze. It is very difficult to find fencing statues, let alone of this quality and exceptional detail. The two gentlemen are made from bronze with a lovely pantina. Both figures are impressively cast with great detail and mounted onto circular plinths, unsigned, but attributed to René-Charles Masse. Both moustached gentlemen are wearing open collared shirts, one holding a duelling epee across his body with his left hand on hip, the other is flexing his duelling épée. The tips of the épées have been repaired. Dimensions: Height 36 cm / 14 " Diameter 13.5 cm / 5 "
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Diameter: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Sporting Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890 - 1900
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Foil tips have been repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Very good original condition. Foil tips have been repaired.
  • Seller Location:
    Oxfordshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 307521stDibs: LU975746075502

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