Lot 47
  • 47

Honoré Daumier, 1808-1879

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Honoré Daumier
  • L'Amateur Surpris
  • inscribed with the initials; stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani cire perdue and numbered 6/30

  • bronze
  • height: 18cm.; 7in.
  • Conceived circa 1860 and cast circa 1950 in a numbered edition of 30.

Condition

Other than some light surface dirt at the recesses and some minor scratches, this work is in good condition. The bronze has a green-black patina.
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