Ashtray, Bronze By Christophe Fratin, 1850

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Object description :

"Ashtray, Bronze By Christophe Fratin, 1850"

Ashtray

Patined bronze

Christophe Fratin (1801-1864), unsigned

Very good condition, traces of use

Ashtray shaped shell supported by a raptor paw on a turtle, a snake wrapping around for use. This piece is a derivative of the empty-pocket on the same model in a reduced size.Very beautiful carving.

Christophe Fratin (1801-1864) is an animal bronzer, who learns animal anatomy from his taxiderminist father, studies drawing and sculpture in Théodore Géricault's studio. Many of his sculptures are kept in the Louvre, Metz, Nîmes and Lyon museums.

Price: 480 €

Artist: Christophe Fratin
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Bronze
Width: 94 mm
Height: 130 mm

Reference: 323824