Lot Essay
The present example is a reduction of Meunier's first life-size sculpture which was exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1886.
Details
CONSTANTIN ÉMILE MEUNIER (Belgian, 1831-1905)
'Le marteleur', A Bronze Figure of a Worker
inscribed 'C Meunier' and 'B. VERBEYST. FONDEUR .. BRUXELLES.' and on underside with paper label inscribed in ink 'Remer & Keiner.' and with second paper label inscribed in pencil 'R & K 176'
17½in. (44.5) high, rich reddish brown patina
'Le marteleur', A Bronze Figure of a Worker
inscribed 'C Meunier' and 'B. VERBEYST. FONDEUR .. BRUXELLES.' and on underside with paper label inscribed in ink 'Remer & Keiner.' and with second paper label inscribed in pencil 'R & K 176'
17½in. (44.5) high, rich reddish brown patina
Literature
H.W. Janson, 19th Century Sculpture, New York, 1985, p. 230, no. 273, illus.
Galeries nationales du Grand Palais, La Sculpture Française au XIXe Siecle, Paris, 1986, p. 363, fig. 397
Galeries nationales du Grand Palais, La Sculpture Française au XIXe Siecle, Paris, 1986, p. 363, fig. 397