04-06-201304-06-2013
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April 6, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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After Pierre Le Faguays (French, 1892-1962) Bronze Figure of Diana Releasing an Arrow

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$2,760$2,300
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2645BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 06, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

After Pierre Le Faguays (French, 1892-1962)

Bronze Figure of Diana Releasing an Arrow, cast balanced on one foot with her bow raised, in a loosely draped dress, on a naturalistic base, dark green/brown patination, signed "Le Faguay" to one side and "Susse Fres Edts Paris" to the other, impressed "FRANCE" and stamped with Susse Freres foundry mark, ht. 25 5/8 in.
Estimate $600-800

Bow lacking wire string, one side of bow with stripped screw socket (with resulting looseness to that side). Applied patina with small area of loss to shoulder blade.


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Keywords

Diana Releasing, Pierre Le Faguays, Paris, France, Fres