Lot 420
420
A large French bronze animalier group, late 19th century
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A large French bronze animalier group, late 19th century

AFTER AUGUSTE-NICOLAS CAIN (1821-1894)

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A large French bronze animalier group, late 19th century
After Auguste-Nicolas Cain (1821-1894)
A lion and lioness attacking a wild boar, on a naturalistic base inscribed A.CAIN
23in. (58.5cm.) long, 15in. (38cm.) high
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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. This lot is subject to Collection and Storage Charges.

Lot Essay

One of the foremost animaliers during the second half of the nineteenth century, Auguste-Nicolas Cain was undoubtedly influenced by the work of his father-in-law, Pierre-Jules Mene, Cain was at his most masterful when modelling realistic and expressive portraits of particular animals.

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