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Trianon Enchères

144 - Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (1845–1916)
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Estimate €800 - €1,000
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Description
Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (1845–1916) David Defeating Goliath Model created in Rome in 1869–70; produced by Barbedienne from 1894 onwards in this smaller version Bronze with a brown patina Signed ‘A.MERCIE’ Bears the foundry mark ‘F. BARBEDIENNE.Fondeur’ H. 61.8 cm Dusty Related literature Florence Rionnet, *Les Bronzes Barbedienne. L’oeuvre d’une dynastie de fondeurs (1834–1954)*, Paris, Arthena, 2016, model listed under no. 1072, p. 372. Related work: -Antonin Mercié, David, c. 1872, bronze, H. 184.1; W. 76.8; D. 83.2 cm, Paris, Musée d’Orsay, inv. RF 186. Expert: Sculpture and the LACROIX JEANNEST collection
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About the sale The Collection of a Naval Architect and General Collector: Asian Art, Jewellery, Furniture, Works of Art, Militaria, Silverware
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Auction time 09/20/2026 at 2:00 PM
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