Clovis Edmond MASSON (1838-1913) The two rats and the egg Bronze with light brown patina forming an inkwell Signed " Masson " on the terrace H. 8 cm Clovis Masson, student of of Antoine-Louis Barye, was an animal sculptor who regularly presented his works at the Salon around 1890. For this amusing group, the sculptor was inspired by the fable The Two Rats, the Fox and the Egg by Jean de la Fontaine (1621-1695) published in the collection Fables in 1668.
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Lot no. 284

Clovis Edmond MASSON (1838-1913) The two rats and the egg Bronze with light brown patina forming an inkwell Signed " Masson " on the terrace H. 8 cm Clovis Masson, student of of Antoine-Louis Barye, was an animal sculptor who regularly presented his works at the Salon around 1890. For this amusing group, the sculptor was inspired by the fable The Two Rats, the Fox and the Egg by Jean de la Fontaine (1621-1695) published in the collection Fables in 1668.

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€200 - €300
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€841
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Clovis Edmond MASSON (1838-1913) The two rats and the egg Bronze with light brown patina forming an inkwell Signed " Masson " on the terrace H. 8 cm Clovis Masson, student of of Antoine-Louis Barye, was an animal sculptor who regularly presented his works at the Salon around 1890. For this amusing group, the sculptor was inspired by the fable The Two Rats, the Fox and the Egg by Jean de la Fontaine (1621-1695) published in the collection Fables in 1668.
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Drawings, Ancient and modern paintings, Painter's studios, Coins, Jewelry and Watches, Decorative arts from the 16th to the 20th century
Tuesday 28 March 2023・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris