Georges GARDET (1863–1939)
Georges GARDET (1863–1939): Huntsman—a horseman blowing a horn, accompanied by two dogs. Sèvres biscuit porcelain sculpture. Signed and dated 1896, with the manufacturer’s stamp bearing the initials “E.C.” on the base. H: 53 - W: 43 - D: 30 cm This rare sculpture was the prize awarded to the winner of the President of the Republic’s Grand Prix in 1901. That race was won by the horse Diomède, owned by Mr. Alfred Costenobel. Provenance: - Mr. Alexis Méquignon, trainer of the horse Diomède, winner of the President of the Republic’s Grand Prix in 1901 - Passed down through the family to the current owner
Georges GARDET (1863–1939): Huntsman—a horseman blowing a horn, accompanied by two dogs. Sèvres biscuit porcelain sculpture. Signed and dated 1896, with the manufacturer’s stamp bearing the initials “E.C.” on the base. H: 53 - W: 43 - D: 30 cm This rare sculpture was the prize awarded to the winner of the President of the Republic’s Grand Prix in 1901. That race was won by the horse Diomède, owned by Mr. Alfred Costenobel. Provenance: - Mr. Alexis Méquignon, trainer of the horse Diomède, winner of the President of the Republic’s Grand Prix in 1901 - Passed down through the family to the current owner
