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A French bronze model of a lion, late 19th century
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A French bronze model of a lion, late 19th century

AFTER CHRISTOPHE FRATIN

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A French bronze model of a lion, late 19th century
After Christophe Fratin
Naturalistically portrayed striding on rough ground, the base inscribed FRATIN, possibly re-patinated, numbered 5703 and indistinctly marked LG to the underside
12in. (30.5cm.) high, 21¾in. (55.3cm.) long
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Lot Essay

Christophe Fratin (1800-1864) was highly regarded for his animal sculpture, in which he demonstrated a sympathetic and sensitive understanding of natural forms and movement. This, in the early stages was presumably influenced by his father, a taxidermist. He later studied under Gericault where he developed his affinity with the animal world further. He exhibited at the Salon from 1831 to 1839 and from 1850 to 1864.

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