Irénée Rochard Canard

Irénée Rochard
1906 - 1984

Canard

1953
Patinated bronze
Signed I-ROCHARD, dated 1953, inscribed Épreuve d'artiste and with the foundry mark FONTE D'ART PARIS I-ROCHARD on the base
45 x 25 x 24 cm ; 17 ¾ x 9 ⅞ x 9 ½ in.

Condition Report:
Very good overall condition
The patinated bronze surface presents with scattered minor surface irregularities, such as a few scattered pinholes, which are inherent to the making, as well as minor areas of wear in places and minor oxidation on the base along with minute losses of patina, consistent with the normal aging process of the material.
The surface also presents with a few scattered scuffs, a few abrasions in places, all commensurate with age and not visually distracting.
We observe two tiny dents on the proper left wing, one with a tiny loss of patina.

Provenance:
Mes Faure and Rey, Rambouillet, 12 November 1989, lot 20

Acquired from the above