Lot 119
  • 119

JEAN-AUGUSTE BARRE, | Marie Taglioni, circa 1837

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • Marie Taglioni, circa 1837
  • signed and dated A. Barre fit 1837, entitled FANNY ELSSLER and with the foundry mark L Richard Eck et Durand fdeur fcant
  • bronze, dark brown patina
  • H. 45 cm; 17 3/4 in.

Literature

RELATED LITERATURE
H. Regnoul-Barre, "Les Barre, graveurs généraux des Monnaies créateurs des premiers timbres-poste français et grecs", in Bulletin du Club Français de la médaille, Paris, 1978, p. 14 (ill.).

Condition

In overall very good condition with minor surface dirt, notably in the crevices, consistent with age and handling. There is minor wear to the patina notably to the high points. The wings are cast separately with joints visible. There is a visible joint to her proper left arm as well. Exquisite bronze with a very detailed cast, notably on the flowery terrace.
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Catalogue Note

Marie Taglioni (1804-1884) was an Italian ballerina internationally known in the 1830's and emblematic of the Romantic era.