Sheep Grazing, Bronze With A Golden-brown Patina, Signed By Rosa Bonheur (1822–1899)
Rosa BONHEUR (1822–1899), Sheared Ewe OR Grazing Sheep, bronze with a golden-brown patina.
Signed “Rosa B” on the base, late 19th century.
Bears the foundry mark “J. d’ESTRAY 4 RUE GREFFULHE.”
Stamped “PARIS” and “BRONZE.”
Height: 14.5 cm; Length: 21.5 cm; Depth: 10.4 cm
The piece is in good condition.
Rosa Bonheur,
a famous animal painter, also distinguished herself through her sculptures, which she produced
until the 1850s. Trained by her father and Léon Cogniet, she was particularly drawn to domestic animals observed at fairs. The vast majority of her sculptures were cast in bronze by the foundryman Hippolyte Peyrol (1856–1929), the husband of Juliette Bonheur, the artist’s younger sister.
J. d’Estray, a foundryman, took over the H. Peyrol workshop.
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Length: 21,5cm
Height: 14,5cm
Depth: 10,4cm
Reference (ID): 1841289
Availability: In stock
