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May 2005 Fine Art & Antiques

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215. Louis Théophile Hingre (French, 1832-1911)

Gilt bronze paperweight of a dead bird. Small sculpture created through wax-resist casting method. Fragile bird has fine details such as curled claw and textured feathers. Signed Hinge on edge. Measures apprx 3"H x 4-3/4"W. Hingre was an animal sculptor of small mice, chickens and birds along with the occassional bull.



200/400   Sold $437.00
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