ERNEST-HENRY DUBOIS (French. 1863-1931)
Le Pardon. Titled on the base LE PARDON, also inscribed in script Ernest Duboise, further impressed with a circular foundry seal, inscribed CASA BELLAS ARTES AVda DE MAYO 625 BUENOS ARIES. Patinated Bronze, green hued brown patina. Height 29 in. Width 21 in. Depth 14 in. (Cond: good, some minor surface abrasions, primarily to the base, nice color and patina)
Cf. Duboise is best known for both the offered lot, Le Pardon, and his monumental figural bronze war memorial that stands in the square Carnot in Dieppe. The monument depicts a French infantryman, a marine and an aviator shown draping the French flag around the winged figure VICTORY. The bronze was originally meant to memorialize the hundreds of men born in Dieppe killed in the First World War, however, it was soon to be rededicated to also honor both the soldiers and French civilians killed in the Second World War including the tens of thousands deported by the Germans to fates unknown from 1939 to 1945.
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Le Pardon. Titled on the base LE PARDON, also inscribed in script Ernest Duboise, further impressed with a circular foundry seal, inscribed CASA BELLAS ARTES AVda DE MAYO 625 BUENOS ARIES. Patinated Bronze, green hued brown patina. Height 29 in. Width 21 in. Depth 14 in. (Cond: good, some minor surface abrasions, primarily to the base, nice color and patina)
Cf. Duboise is best known for both the offered lot, Le Pardon, and his monumental figural bronze war memorial that stands in the square Carnot in Dieppe. The monument depicts a French infantryman, a marine and an aviator shown draping the French flag around the winged figure VICTORY. The bronze was originally meant to memorialize the hundreds of men born in Dieppe killed in the First World War, however, it was soon to be rededicated to also honor both the soldiers and French civilians killed in the Second World War including the tens of thousands deported by the Germans to fates unknown from 1939 to 1945.
Condition Report: All lots are subject to the terms and conditions of the auction and are sold AS-IS without any guarantees. There are no returns or refunds solely based on condition. All cataloged entries are strictly statements of opinion of the cataloger and/or the auction gallery and should not be interpreted as fact. Any absence of a condition report does not imply that the item is in perfect and/or good condition. Please request a condition report and any additional photos and/or information prior to bidding. AGOPB does not pack or ship any items but can assist with a list of packers and shippers, and in some instances assist with packing and shipping. It is suggested that all bidders receive a quote to pack and ship prior to bidding at the auction. Please contact info@agopb.com for a list of recommended shippers.
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