Christophe Fratin (1801-1864) Fratin by himself Statuette in bronze with brown patina Stamped "FRATIN" on the back on the terrace H. 15 cm If the self-portraits of 19th century French artists are often tinged with complacency, Christophe Fratin represents himself in the form of a portrait-charge. The disproportionate limbs, the grimacing expression of the face and the numerous animals as attributes characterize this amusing portrait in the manner of the famous caricatures of his contemporary Edouard Dantan.