A stunning 19th century French bronze sculpture depicting a man fighting a tiger. Signed in the bronze E.Drouot and with the Paris foundry mark. Set on a verdi marble base.
This bronze sculpture is in excellent condition, wonderful detail and with a rich two tone patination.
E''douard Drouot 1859 - 1945
Born on April 3 1859 in Sommevoire, France.
He studied at the E''cole des Beaux-Arts in Paris under the guidance of French sculptor Mathurim Moreau.
He exhibiting at the Paris Salon from 1889- onwards, exhibiting many of his bronzes and marble sculptures.
He was considered to be a extremely skilled sculptor and his pieces are highly sought after today.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA881135
Dateline of this antique is 1880
Height is 54cm (21.3inches)Width is 24cm (9.4inches)Depth is 18cm (7.1inches)
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