European Sculpture & Works of Art 900-1900

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Lot 122
  • 122

Jean-Baptiste, called Auguste Clésinger French, 1814-1883

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Description

  • Jean-Baptiste, called Auguste Clésinger
  • Diane au repos (Diana resting with hounds)

  • signed: J. CLESINGER and inscribed MARNYHAC Rue de la Paix

  • bronze, rich dark brown patina

Catalogue Note

Clésinger's marble Diane au repos was his Salon submission for 1861 (no.3244) and only a few bronze reductions by Marnyhac are known to have been cast.