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CAST FROM A MODEL BY MARIUS-JEAN-ANTONIN MERCIÉ, CIRCA 1875
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A French parcel-gilt patinated bronze group entitled Gloria Victis
Cast from a model by Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié, Circa 1875
The drapped figure of Gloria carying the angel Victis, on a naturalistic base inscribed A. MERCIE to the front, numbered 978 to the back, on a circular plinth inscribed GLORIA VICTIS to the front, F. BARBEDIENNE Fondeur, Paris to the side, with stamp REDUCTION MECANIQUE A. COLLAS BREVETE to the back
36¾ in. (93.5 cm.) high
Cast from a model by Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié, Circa 1875
The drapped figure of Gloria carying the angel Victis, on a naturalistic base inscribed A. MERCIE to the front, numbered 978 to the back, on a circular plinth inscribed GLORIA VICTIS to the front, F. BARBEDIENNE Fondeur, Paris to the side, with stamp REDUCTION MECANIQUE A. COLLAS BREVETE to the back
36¾ in. (93.5 cm.) high
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.