03-07-200803-08-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2399Boston
March 7, 2008 12:00 PMCalender
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Duchoiselle (French, 19th Century) Lot of Two Sculptures: Indian Maiden in a Canoe

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$39,105$33,000
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2399Location: BostonDate / Time: March 07, 2008 12:00PM

Description:

Duchoiselle (French, 19th Century)

Lot of Two Sculptures: Indian Maiden in a Canoe and Indian Brave in a Canoe
Both signed "Duchoiselle" on the base.
Patinated bronze, Maiden 24 x 36 x 11 1/2 in. (61.0 x 91.4 x 29.2 cm),Brave 25 x 42 x 11 1/2 in. (63.5 x 106.7 x 29.2 cm).
Condition: Losses to Maiden; losses, restorations to Brave.
Provenance: From a Governor's Island, Lake Winnepesaukee, New Hampshire residential property. N.B. Duchoiselle was a French sculptor who worked in both bronze and marble, and is best known for his sculpture in the Garnier Opera in Paris.
Estimate $20,000-30,000

Break to oar of Maiden. She also has several abrasions including her right foot and left arm. Brave has lost whatever he was holding in his right hand. He also has a 6 in. repaired vertical crack to base at front, and a 6 1/2 in. repaired vertical crack to base at back. Both have minor weathering and wear to their surfaces.

Keywords

N.B. Duchoiselle, New Hampshire, Lake Winnepesaukee, Garnier Opera in Paris, Garnier Opera, Paris