Description: Antique Bronze signed FRATIN Sculpture of a Fox w/cubs - Marble Base has chips Christophe Fratin (1801-1864), bronze sculpture of three fox with 2 cubs. Impressed "Fratin" (signature) on back/rear and mounted on a stepped, black (with white veining) marble base. Measures 6" long x 4.75" wide x 4" high and weighs 3 lb. 6.6 oz.Artist or Maker- Christophe Fratin Vintage from the 19th century Materials: Bronze, black marbleA gorgeous bronze example of Fratin's expertise. Very collectable and in good condition - THE MARBLE BASE HAS CHIPPING ON BACK BOTTOM EDGE - see photos. This is fortunately on the back edge and the rest of the piece is VERY GOOD no other issues found. Christophe Fratin was born in Metz, France 1801-1864. The son of a taxidermist, Fratin was a highly competent artist and one of the first French sculptors, along with Antoine Louis Barye, to successfully portray animals in bronze. His understanding of animal anatomy, as well as their natural actions and poses, gives his bronze sculptures a life-like realism. SHIPS NEXT BUSINESS DAY * Tracking * S&H $18.00 * Carefully Packed *
Price: 295 USD
Location: Easton, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-24T03:34:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Christophe (Christopher) Fratin
Signed By: Fratin
Occasion: All Occasions
Size: Small to Medium
Item Length: 6"
Item Height: 4"
Style: Animalier
Features: Marble Base
Finish: Dark Patina
Room: Any Room
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 4.75"
Pattern: All-Over
Character: Fox with cubs
Signed: Yes
Color: Bronze, Black
Material: Bronze, Marble
Subject: Animals
Brand: Artisan
Type: Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base
Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
Collection: Christophe Fratin
Theme: Wild Animals
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1840's-1860's
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Character Family: Fox
Item Weight: 3 lb. 6.6 oz.
