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Decorative Arts Auction

June 13, 2012

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LOT 255

Lot 255

Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercie (French, 1845-1916)

Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercie (French, 1845-1916)
Lot 255 Details
Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercie (French, 1845-1916)

DAVID VAINQUEUR (DAVID WITH THE HEAD OF GOLIATH)

bronze group
height 36.5" — 92.7 cm.
Incised signature A. MERCIE inscribed F. BARBEDIENNE, Fondeur. Paris, circular seal mark REDUCTION MECHANIQUE A. COLLAS BREVETE, underside impressed 3 and AAA

Estimate $5,000-$7,000

Realised: $7,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercie (French, 1845-1916)
  • Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercie (French, 1845-1916)
  • Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercie (French, 1845-1916)
  • Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercie (French, 1845-1916)
Note:

Mercié’s original composition in plaster of David Vainqueur de Goliath was exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1872, where it won a first class medal.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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