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French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons

Auction:
2850B
Lot:
733
Sold for:
$4,305$3,500

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French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons
French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons
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Auction:
European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2850B
Location:
Boston
Date / Time :
October 10, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

French School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Bronze Sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons, after the antique, brown patinated figures set atop rectangular base inscribed "F. Barbedienne, Fondeur" with foundry mark, ht. 17 3/4 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

Good condition overall, minor wear to surfaces typical with age and use


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

Calyx, Frieze, Lotus Cars, Taboret

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Fine Silver

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Specialists

Stuart

Stuart Slavid

Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203

Stephanie

Stephanie Opolski

Senior Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts and Fine Silver
508-970-3203

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