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740 - Chimera, self-portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, France, 19th–20th…
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Estimate €2,750 - €5,000
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Chimera, self-portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, France, 19th–20th century Cast bronze. Dimensions: 8 × 5 × 10 cm. A small but extraordinary bronze sculpture depicting a chimera self-portrait of the celebrated French actress Sarah Bernhardt (1844–1923), an iconic figure in late 19th-century theatre and the arts. The piece combines human and fantastical features in a symbolic composition that reflects the duality of beauty, strength and creative metamorphosis. Such representations were typical of the Symbolist sensibility and the taste for the fantastical of the period. A highly rare work, it unites sculptural art with the personal myth of one of the most admired artists of her time. Provenance: private collection. Lot held in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export licence from the country of origin may be required.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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