XIXth Bronze Of The Centaur By Alexandre Falguiere

Superb and rare 19th century bronze representing a young centaur turning around, his right hand resting on his side. Work by Alexandre Falguière (1831-1900), edited by the Hébrard foundry, lost wax casting. The centaur with the right front paw raised, the bust turned to the right and the right hand resting on the rump is presented on a rectangular base. This bronze is presented raw, like a sketch, undoubtedly the original model, it bears the signature of FALGUIERE as well as the seal of the foundry "lost wax AA HEBRARD. Alexandre Falguière sculptor and painter from Toulouse, member of the academy fine arts, present in various museums in France and abroad High quality bronze in excellent condition.