1439 of 507 lots
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Joseph Duret, A Pair of Neapolitan Dancer Bronzes
Estimate:
$3,000 - $5,000
Sold
$4,250
Live Auction
September 30th, 2023 Gallery Auction I Historic John Lennon Piano, Fine Art, Furniture, Rugs, Decorative Arts, & Musical Instruments
ARTIST
Joseph Duret
Description
(French, 1804-65). Half nude male figures, with castanets and other with removable tambourine, on circular bases that have molded fish and shells, with "Delafontaine" foundry signature, each approximately 38-39 in. H.
Condition
Additional comments added on 9/26/23: We believe there to be lifetime casts. They are signed and the tambourine is slightly bent Both figures with spots of patina loss, and tambourine has bent edge