FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE | Capricorne I

2002patinated bronzeMonogrammed FXL, dated 2002, numbered EA 4/4 and with foundry mark bocquel Fd. on the hoofs

Good overall condtion consistant with age and use. The patinated bronze presents with a few rare scratches, slightly more significant on the lower half of the legs. The patina presents with handling wear all along the spine, the tail, the muzzle and the horns, consistent with age and use. The surface presents with light soiling inherent to the exposure to a chimney. There are a few light stains, a few rare vert-de-gris traces and some light oxidation on the lower half of the legs. The sculpture is very slightly wobbly.
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