Lot 116
  • 116

Eugène Marioton French, 1857-1933

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Eugène Marioton
  • 'Facinator' (A snake charmer)
  • h.52cm.
signed: E. MARIOTON, numbered 5662 and stamped with the Siot pastille mark, bronze, dark brown patina

Condition

Decorative. The charmers stick is slightly bent. The detail is very nice. The surface is a little 'tired' with variation in colouration. There are some patchy areas to the figures left arm and his back. There is a scratch to one leg. In unrestored condition and of a good weight.
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