Barthélemy Prieur, 1536 - 1611 Taureau bondissant, vers 1600

This is a very fine and crisp cast, in very good condition overall with minor wear to the warm brown patina consistent with age and handling. There are remains of black lacquer and a few minor dents to the surface, in particular to the Bull's proper right ear and horn. On a later ebonised wooden base with a few dents and scratches. Very fine bronze which can be recommended.
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Autrefois attribué au "Maître des Figures de Genre", ce modèle a maintenant intégré le corpus des petits bronzes de Barthélémy Prieur. Un bronze du même modèle provenant de la collection Hatvany a été vendu par Sotheby's New York, le 27 janvier 2006.