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live November 28 | 02:30 PM
De Baecque et Associés

263 - Pierre-Jean, known as David D'ANGERS (1788–1856)

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€4,000 - 6,000

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30%

Pierre-Jean, known as David D'ANGERS (1788–1856) Augustin-Jean Fresnel (1788–1827) Model created around 1845 Hermes-style bronze bust with a brown patina Signed “DAVID D’ANGERS” (inverted N) on the left side Inscribed “AUGUSTIN-FRESNEL / 1788–1827 +” on the front H. 52 cm - W. 31 cm AL-EJ Small dents (particularly on the forehead), wear on the patina, and traces of oxidation; dust accumulation Exhibition: - Paris, Galerie Aaron, June 2021: Romantic Sculpture under Louis-Philippe: A Selection of Discoveries Presented by Albéric Froissart, May 28–June 18, 2021 Related literature: - V. Huchard, Galerie David d’Angers, Angers, Siraudeau et Cie, 1989, p. 75. Related Work: -Pierre-Jean David, known as David D’Angers (1788–1856), Augustin-Jean Fresnel (1788–1827), Hermès-style bust, 1845, original terracotta model, height 57.5 cm, signed on the left side, inscription “FRESNEL MEMBRE DE L’INSTITUT” on the front, Angers; Museum of Fine Arts and David-d’Angers Gallery, inv. no. MBA 845 6; -Pierre-Jean David, known as David d’Angers (1788–1856), Augustin-Jean Fresnel (1788–1827), Hermes-style bronze bust, 1854, National Maritime Museum, Mn M 41 OA 256 D

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Furniture and Works of Art
Saturday, November 28
02:30 PM
3, impasse des Chevau-Légers
78000 Versailles, France

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De Baecque et Associés +33 1 58 40 82 92 versailles@debaecque.fr
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