Lot 282 , Eugene Quinton (d.1892). A 19th century French F. Barbedienne bronze figure of a classical archer, H.29in.

Eugene Quinton (d.1892). A 19th century French F. Barbedienne bronze figure of a classical archer, standing with a heron at his feet, signed in the bronze and dated 1888, H.29in.
Estimate £1,000-1,500

Heavy verdigris and marks in places where the figure has been outside, knocks to the patination to the features of the arrows and the herons right wing, a few dents around the base, bow appears twisted but no evidence of damage.


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Sold for £950