Lot Essay
Louis Riché studied under Georges Gardet, he specialised in the animalier-genre focussing on dogs and large cats such as lions and panthers. He obtained his Médaille d'Or in 1924.
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Reclining lioness
Details
CAST FROM A MODEL BY LOUIS RICHÉ, (FRENCH, 1877-1949), CIRCA 1924-1930
Reclining lioness
The integrally cast naturalistic base inscribed to one side L. RICHÉ Médaille d'Or and Patrouilleau. Editeur. BRONZE
Dark brown patinated bronze
45 cm. high
Reclining lioness
The integrally cast naturalistic base inscribed to one side L. RICHÉ Médaille d'Or and Patrouilleau. Editeur. BRONZE
Dark brown patinated bronze
45 cm. high
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