Louis Ernest BARRIAS (1841–1905) - Lot 40

Lot n° 40
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Louis Ernest BARRIAS (1841–1905) - Lot 40
Louis Ernest BARRIAS (1841–1905) Nature Revealing Itself to Science A very rare bronze edition with a richly nuanced brown patina, based on the original plaster or clay sketch used to design the well-known final model produced by the Susse Frs. Foundry beginning in 1895. Signed “E. BARRIAS” on the plinth of the naturalistic terrace, inscribed “To my dear friend Levillain,” and dated 1903 No foundry mark (sand casting) Circa 1895–1903 Provenance: - family of Ferdinand Levillain (1837–1905), sculptor, medalist, engraver, and friend of Barrias Height: 27.5 cm Width: 11.5 cm Depth: 10 cm Another similar model, inscribed “To my dear Vernon—With affectionate regards,” was offered at Artcurial on June 16, 2020. Very few copies of this sketch were produced—certainly fewer than ten. Expert: Jean-Christian Daveau
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