AFTER ROSA BONHEUR (1822-1899), THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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A FRENCH BRONZE MODEL OF A RECUMBENT BULL
AFTER ROSA BONHEUR (1822-1899), THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
The naturalistically cast base inscribed Rosa B, stamped to the reverse PEYROL
6in. (15.2cm.) high, 10¾in. (27.2cm.) wide

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Lot Essay

Rosa Bonheur's accomplished and recognised abilities in representing animals in natural poses and settings were further re-inforced after a visit to the Scottish highlands in 1856. On that trip she made several studies of cattle and the model for this bronze is probably a result of those. She is more well known for her paintings of animals though, which inspired her brother Isidore Jules Bonheur in his sculpture.

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