"Bronze Sculpture Arson Hen Chick Basket Fresh Eggs Nineteenth Animal"
Bronze sculpture with bronze patina signed Arson* representing a hen accompanied by her chick holding a basket titled "Fresh Eggs", both wearing two small humorous headgear, from the 19th century. This sculpture is in good condition. Signed see photos. A note: slight scratches and wear of time, see photos. * Alphonse Alexandre Arson (1822-1882) sculptor (Ec fr). Pupil of Combette, this artist exhibited at the Salon from 1859 to 1880, and executed a large number of bronze subjects representing farmyard birds, hens with their chicks, pheasants, partridges, etc. (Cf Bénézit) Artist well rated on ArtrPrice. Diameter: 6.3 cm Height: 16 cm Reference: 810 239 All the photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com