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Bronze group depicting a Lion dragging a wild boar
Bronze with shaded brown patina
Signed FRATIN on the front terrace
Bears the founder's mark Quesnel and the date 1836 on the rear terrace
Beautiful patina
In very good condition
*Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864) began his apprenticeship in his native Metz. A pupil of the painter Géricault, he moved to Paris, where he had a brilliant career, exhibiting regularly at the Salon from 1831 until his death. Perceived as Barye's rival at the 1831 Salon, Fratin devoted himself to animal subjects.
*Edouard Quesnel was one of the most important French foundrymen of the first two-thirds of the 19th century. In 1826, foundryman Louis Richard and chaser-founder Edouard Quesnel joined forces to create a factory specializing in furniture bronzes, clocks and art bronzes. The company was dissolved in 1836. Quesnel continued to operate, setting up shop at 22, rue des Amandiers-Popincourt. The Quesnel et Cie trademark appeared in 1844, and the foundryman was working on publishing works by Pradier and Duret. The revolution of 1848 ruined him, and his son took over the workshop. The Magasin Pittoresque of 1858 still mentions Quesnel as one of the leading modern foundrymen.
Ref: P45UGFZY3T
| Condition | Very good |
| Style | Other style (Animal sculptures bronzes of Other style Style) |
| Period | 19th century (Animal sculptures bronzes 19th century) |
| Country of origin | France |
| Artist | Christophe FRATIN |
| Width (cm) | 48 |
| Height (cm) | 26,5 |
| Depth (cm) | 19 |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 06210, Mandelieu La Napoule, France |
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