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Hôtel des Ventes de Clermont-Ferrand

30 - GEORGES BAREAU (1866–1931)
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
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Description
GEORGES BAREAU (1866–1931) ‘L’Histoire’ (History), a model created around [1896], a silver proof exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français, Paris, 1898 A major allegorical sculpture. Bronze cast with a medal-like patina; the laurels on the headdress highlighted with gilding. Early edition cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne (no. 286 in the sales catalogue) from the late 19th century to the first quarter of the 20th century. Signed ‘Georges BAREAU’ on one side of the terrace’s ledge, and marked ‘F. BARBEDIENNE Fondeur’ on the other side of the terrace’s ledge. 60 x 56 x 23 cm A title plaque is probably missing from the front of the terrace; there are scattered areas of damage and oxidation on the patina. Bibliography: - Florence Rionnet *Les Bronzes de Barbedienne* *L’œuvre d’une dynastie de fondeurs* Editions Arthena, Paris, 2016. Our sculpture is catalogued and described, with a reproduction on page 248 (cat. 286). - Pierre Kjellberg 19th-Century Bronzes Dictionary of Sculptors Les Editions de l’Amateur, Paris, 2005. Our sculpture model is cited on page 46. Expert: Emmanuel Eyraud
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About the sale 20TH-CENTURY ARTS
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Auction time 09/24/2026 at 2:30 PM
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