CÉSAR, 1921-1998 Pigeon, 1957 bronze with gilded patina n°3/8, A. VALSUANI Founder (small traces of oxidation) on the terrace: Cesar 3/8 and founder's stamp Height: 25.5 cm Accompanied by a certificate from Galerie Creuzevault dated February 20, 1976, dating the 1973 edition. -PROVENANCE: Galerie Creuzevault; Private collection. -BIBLIOGRAPHY: Denyse Durand-Ruel, César, catalog raisonné volume I, 1947-1964, éditions La Différence, 1994, original model described and reproduced as n°186 pp.166-167. The notice mentions that the original piece belonged to Madame Colette Creuzevault, as well as a bronze edition by Valsuani of 10 pieces in 1972.

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