Antonin Mercié David et Goliath | David and Goliath

Antonin Mercié
1845 - 1916
David and Goliath

bronze and dark brown patina; on a red marble plinth
signed A. MERCIE, numbered 337, inscribed F. BARBEDIENNE Fondeur Paris, pastille REDUCTION MECANIQUE / A. COLLAS,

H. (overall) 30 ½ in.
H. (bronze) 28 ⅜ in.
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Antonin Mercié
1845 - 1916
David et Goliath

bronze à patine brune ; sur une plinte en marbre rouge griotte
signé A. MERCIE, numéroté 337, inscrit F. BARBEDIENNE Fondeur Paris, cachet REDUCTION MECANIQUE / A. COLLAS,

H. (totale) 77,5 cm
H. (bronze) 72 cm

Condition Report:
The bronze is in good condition overall, with minor surface dirt in the crevices (notably to Goliath's hair). Minor wear and a few scratches to the patina, consistent with age, handling and the material. The red marble plinth with minor scratches, as well as a few minor losses along the edges. Two drilling holes at the back of the plinth.