Lot Essay
A virtually identical group of two wrestling men formerly in the collection of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé was sold, Christie's Paris, 25 February 2009, lot 384.
FRENCH, LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY
Details
A BRONZE GROUP OF WRESTLING MEN
FRENCH, LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY
On an integral rectangular bronze plinth; medium brown patina with lighter high points; traces of oxidisation
15 5/8 in. (39.7 cm.) high; 16¼ in. (41.2 cm.) overall
FRENCH, LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY
On an integral rectangular bronze plinth; medium brown patina with lighter high points; traces of oxidisation
15 5/8 in. (39.7 cm.) high; 16¼ in. (41.2 cm.) overall
Provenance
Sold in Christie's London, 16th December 1986, lot 37 (£5,500)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Sale room notice
Please note that the present lot was sold in Christie's London, 16th December 1986, lot 37.
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