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December 10, 2009

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LOT 320

Lot 320

Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (French, 1845-1916)

Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (French, 1845-1916)
Lot 320 Details
Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (French, 1845-1916)

DAVID WITH THE HEAD OF GOLIATH

bronze
height 43.9" — 111.5 cm.
signed A. MERCIE in the mould, numbered 29 and inscribed F. BARBEDIENNE, Fondeur. Paris, circular seal mark REDUCTION MECHANIQUE A. COLLAS BREVETE

Estimate $8,000-$12,000

Realised: $15,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (French, 1845-1916)
  • Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (French, 1845-1916)
  • Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (French, 1845-1916)
Note:

Mercié’s original composition in plaster of David Vainqueur de Goliath was exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1872, where it won a first class medal. The Barbedienne catalogue lists four sizes of this subject, the present lot being an example of the largest.

CONDITION DETAILS

Base has two drilled holes, about 7 mm, one either side of medallion titled ‘David’ (in Hebrew); otherwise in good condition

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