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André Vincent BECQUEREL (1893–1981) Eagle Bronze with a gold…
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André Vincent BECQUEREL (1893–1981) Eagle Bronze with a gold…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
Voluntary lot
Description
André Vincent BECQUEREL (1893–1981)
Eagle
Bronze with a golden-brown patina
Signed ‘AV Becquerel’ in the lower right-hand corner
53 x 91 cm
Expert: Cabinet Lacroix-Jeannest
DESCRIPTION
André Vincent Becquerel was a French sculptor. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under Hector Lemaire and Prosper Lecourtier. He exhibited animal sculptures, including big cats, horses, cats and birds, at the Salon de la Société des Artistes Français from 1914 to 1922.
Becquerel produced numerous decorative sculptures, with a preference for wild animals. For the 1937 World’s Fair in Paris, he exhibited a monumental sculpture in patinated plaster for the International Pavilion.
THIS LOT WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DROUOT STORAGE FACILITY AFTER THE SALE; IT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR RETURN FOR INSPECTION. Please refer to the auction house’s terms and conditions regarding the collection of lots before bidding.
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About the sale
EXCELLENCE AUCTION: PAINTINGS, WORKS OF ART, 20TH-CENTURY DESIGN, FASHION & JEWELLERY
Auction location
Auction time
06/26/2026 at 1:30 PM
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