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G. Gueyton (French 1841-1919) Finely Cast Bronze Figure of Jester Holding Doll

$2,280
$3,85040% Off
£1,743.20
£2,943.5640% Off
€1,997.25
€3,372.5540% Off
CA$3,215.96
CA$5,430.4540% Off
A$3,501.36
A$5,912.3840% Off
CHF 1,869.61
CHF 3,157.0240% Off
MX$42,266.85
MX$71,371.6540% Off
NOK 23,504.37
NOK 39,689.4040% Off
SEK 21,861.80
SEK 36,915.7640% Off
DKK 14,918.49
DKK 25,191.3140% Off

About the Item

An exceptionally well-cast bronze sculpture with brown patina depicting a harlequin holding a doll, the elaborately dressed figure with an expressive face and imposing posture resting on a bronze circular base signed "G. Gueyton". This piece has wonderful detail from the hat to the hands and down to the shoes all with mellow brown patination. Base with slight indentation not really noticeable when the piece is upright. Circa 1890.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880-1900
  • Condition:
    Minor structural damages. Slight indentation on base as shown in images.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C621-271stDibs: LU855224171962

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