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201 - Émile André BOISSEAU (1842–1923)
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Estimate €600 - €1,000
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Description
Émile André BOISSEAU (1842–1923) “Ense & Aratro” (By the sword and by the plough), c. 1880 Bronze cast with a variegated patina. Signed on the pedestal, stamped with the mark of the Société des Bronzes de Paris. H.: 62 cm Twist in the sword held in the right hand This bronze sculpture depicts a Gallic warrior with the aim of celebrating the emerging national identity, against the backdrop of efforts to legitimise the Third Republic.
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About the sale Classical and Modern Art – Civilisations
Auction location
Auction time 09/29/2026 at 2:00 PM
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