Lot 411
Marguerite c.1884
bronze, brown patina
signed, inscribed to base: EUGNE AIZELIN
stamped to base with foundry: RÉDUCTION MECANIQUE. A. COLLAS BREVETE
titled, inscribed to base
inscribed to base at the back: 470
Height 70cm
Estimate $10,000 - $15,000
Overall in Excellent Condition
- small scuff mark to figure's left shoulder and collar
- verdigris spotting to figure's left forearm
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Garrat Antiques
Acquired from the above on 15 June 2014
Aizelin began his study at the Ecole des Beaux in 1844 and debuted at the Salon eight years later, where he continued to exhibit regularly until 1897. His models were often cast in various sizes, as in the example of "Marguerite".
The Collection of the Late John Schaeffer AO
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8381
1:00pm - 25 August 2020
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
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Thursday 20 - Monday 24 August, 10am - 4pm
Auction:
Session 1: 1:00pm (Lots 1-254)
Session 2: 6:00pm (Lots 300-517)
CONTACT
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hamish.clark@leonardjoel.com.au
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