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A French painted cast iron figure of a Negress, second half 19th century
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A French painted cast iron figure of a Negress, second half 19th century

AFTER MATHURIN MOREAU

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A French painted cast iron figure of a Negress, second half 19th century
After Mathurin Moreau
The figure standing holding a torch, on a circular base, later adapted for electricity
71in. (180.5cm.) high
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
Jean-Claude Renard, L'Âge de le Fonte 1800-1914, 1985 Les Editions de L'Amateur. An example, by the Val D'Osne foundry, is illustrated on page 126.

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