Lot 19
  • 19

Agathon Léonard

Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • 'Danseuse au Cothurne': An Art Nouveau figure
  • signed 'A.Léonard Sclp', stamped 'Susse Freres Editeur Paris' and incised letter 'M' (for Mangenot ciseleur)

  • 53cm.;
  • 1ft 8 3/4 in.
gilt bronze

Literature

Pierre Kjellberg, Bronzes of the 19th Century, Atglen, Pennsylvania, 1994, p. 433

Condition

A striking figure of good overall appearance. Patina slightly less yellow and more gold than suggested by catalogue illustration. Minor old marks and scratches in places, consistent with age. Some wear to gilding and minor traces of verdigris to crevices, again consistent with age. Well cast and detailed. A good example of this classic model.
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