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159 - François-Léon SICARD (1862–1934), ‘Bust of Aristide Douarche…
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Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
Description
François-Léon SICARD (1862–1934), ‘Bust of Aristide Douarche (1850–1916)’, bust carved from Carrara marble, signed on the pedestal, created in 1915–1916. H: 70 cm, W: 75 cm, D: 35 cm. On a bespoke oak plinth, H: 108 cm. Aristide Douarche, Doctor of Laws and Officer of the Legion of Honour, held the following positions: - Barrister at the Paris Court of Appeal in 1872 - Deputy Public Prosecutor at the Bourges Court of Appeal in 1880 - Advocate General at the Bourges Court in 1881 - President of a Chamber at the Court of Agen in 1883 - Doctor of Letters in Paris in 1889 with his thesis on ‘The University of Paris and the Jesuits (16th and 17th centuries)’ - Judge at the Paris Court of Appeal in 1890 - First President of the Caen Court of Appeal in 1896 - Judge at the Court of Cassation until the end of his career He also served as a General Councillor for the canton of Coursan (Aude) for 28 years (from 1883), as secretary, vice-president for 10 years and president of the Aude General Council for 4 years SOLD BY NAME (to be collected from Mâcon). Approximately 250 kg.
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