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Lot 36:
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After Emile Laporte, ‘Vainqueur, ‘ Dore Bronze Sculpture, circa 1900
After Emile Laporte (French 1858–1907), ‘Vainqueur’. A large dore bronze sculpture, signed to base, ‘E. Laporte’. Base also having a brass plate bearing the title, emile laporte (3rd medaille).
Laporte attended the academy in paris and was a student of Gabriel-Jules Thomas, Augustin Dumont, Jean-Marie Bonnassieux and Louis-Ernest Barrias. He exhibited at the paris salon from 1881 to 1906, winning a number of prizes there for his work. He also won a bronze medal at the 1889 exposition universelle and a silver medal at the 1900 Exposition. Many of his sculptures were of ancient warriors or historical figures.
19 1/2" high x 5 1/2" wide x 6" deep.
Condition: Very good. Some minor wear to the dore surface.
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