0
25,187  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 71  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA928212
FOR SALE
£1,795
Email
Save
French Bronze Eagle Devouring a Heron by Christophe Fratin
Vivers Mill Antiques
for sale €2,100     $2,280
£1,795

Vivers Mill Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2015
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA928212
PDF SHARE
SAVE

French Bronze Eagle Devouring a Heron by Christophe Fratin

1900 - 1920
Description

Superb French black patinated bronze sculpture of an Eagle with outstretched wings, devouring a Heron on a rocky outcrop. This is a very rare model by one of the finest animalier sculptors of the 19th century. Incredibly detailed, signed simply Fratin to the base. Mid/Late 19th century. Top quality casting with foundry marks for E de Labroue Gautier et Cie

Excellent condition throughout, no noticeable wear. There are two pegs holding the birds to the base, only one is threaded and the nut is missing, but the whole is perfectly stable and displays really well. The end of a couple of feathers are slightly bent.

42cm(H) x 36cm(W) x 17cm(D) 10.5kgs

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Vivers Mill Antiques has dated this French Bronze Eagle Sculpture to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA928212
Dealers Internal Reference
36/333
Description
Superb French black patinated bronze sculpture of an Eagle with outstretched wings, devouring a Heron on a rocky outcrop. This is a very rare model by one of the finest animalier sculptors of the 19th century. Incredibly detailed, signed simply Fratin to the base. Mid/Late 19th century. Top quality casting with foundry marks for E de Labroue Gautier et Cie

Excellent condition throughout, no noticeable wear.

“
There are two pegs holding the birds to the base, only one is threaded and the nut is missing, but the whole is perfectly stable and displays really well.
Vivers Mill Antiques

The end of a couple of feathers are slightly bent.

42cm(H) x 36cm(W) x 17cm(D) 10.5kgs

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Vivers Mill Antiques has dated this French Bronze Eagle Sculpture to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA928212
Dealers Internal Ref
36/333
Vivers Mill Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Vivers Mill Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting an eagle with outstretched wings perched atop a rocky base over a heron.
1 / 9
Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting an eagle with outstretched wings perched atop a rocky base over a heron.

French Bronze Eagle devouring a Heron by Christophe Fratin

Archive II A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting an eagle with outstretched wings perched atop a rocky base over a heron. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting an eagle with outstretched wings perched atop a rocky base over a heron. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting an eagle with outstretched wings perched atop a rocky base over a heron. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting an eagle with outstretched wings perched atop a rocky base over a heron. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting an eagle with outstretched wings perched atop a rocky base over a heron. View VI
Archive VII A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting an eagle with outstretched wings perched atop a rocky base over a heron. View VII
Archive VIII A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting an eagle with outstretched wings perched atop a rocky base over a heron. View VIII
Archive IX A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting an eagle with outstretched wings perched atop a rocky base over a heron. View IX
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View

Vivers Mill Antiques
Telephone 07919 670643
Location
The Antiques Centre York
41 Stonegate
York
YO1 8AW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/vivers
Verified Since Oct 2015
Items For Sale 38
Items Sold 1
Vivers Mill Antiques
Verified Since Oct 2015
View Dealer Info
Location: The Antiques Centre York, 41 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AW, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/vivers
Verified
Oct 2015
For Sale
38
Sold
1
A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting an eagle with outstretched wings perched atop a rocky base over a heron.
French Bronze Eagle devouring a Heron by Christophe Fratin
Ref: SA928212
A dark patinated bronze sculpture depicting an eagle with outstretched wings perched atop a rocky base over a heron.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

The Animalier movement originated in 19th-century France, characterised by artists who specialised in creating anatomically accurate and dramatic depictions of animals in bronze.

Most 19th-century French bronzes were created using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand casting methods, followed by hand-chasing to refine surface details and the application of a chemical patination.

Authentic pieces typically feature foundry stamps or artist signatures, crisp hand-chased details in the feathering or fur, consistent surface patination, and proportional weight characteristic of solid bronze casting.

Position the sculpture as a focal point on a mantelpiece, dark wood console table, or within a library to add visual weight and texture to a traditional or contemporary space.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush or soft cloth, and apply a light coat of microcrystalline wax annually to protect the original patination from oxidisation and moisture.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories