Lot 466
  • 466

Marcel Bouraine (1886 - 1948)

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Diana with fawns
  • base cast with artist's name and 'Etling Paris'
  • 31cm. high;
  • 1ft ¼in.
patinated bronze, the nude poised on one leg holding a bow with two rearing fawns to her sides, on a stepped bronze base

Condition

A stylish piece. Patina slightly darker than the illustration suggests. With old marks and scratches in places commensurate with age. Her thigh with visible seam (see illustration). Patina worn and with blemishes. Inset of Diana around foot visible, consistent with this type of model.
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