Charles Anfrie - Sailor of the Bayard & quot
- Description
- Charles Anfrie (1833-1905)
| Type of artwork | Sculpture / Object |
| Year | 1880 |
| Technique | Bronze |
| Style | Classical |
| Subject | Figures |
| Dimensions | 38 x 15 x 23 cm (h x w x d) |
| Weight | 8 grams |
| Signed | Hand signed |
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A bronze sculpture by the listed French artist Charles Anfrie (1833 - 1905). The piece, entitled "Fusilier Marin du Bayard", depicts a male figure in a French marine uniform (a French marine), looking intently forward while shielding his eyes and holding an axe. The item is signed on the base.
The new cruiser Bayard (launched in March 1880), was sent on a mission to Tonkin in May 1883. On July 10, 1883, the Bayard, commanded by Vice-Admiral Amédée Anatole Prosper Courbet, 'Along, off Tonkin, where he was at the head of the Tonkin Naval Division. He seized the citadel of Hue and forced the Emperor of Annam Hipep Hoa to sign the Peace Treaty of Hue (August 1883), which imposed on this region the protectorate of France.
Charles Anfrie is known for his sculptures of soldiers.
Charles Anfrie (1833 - 1905). The piece shows a male figure in a French navy uniform (a French marine), looking intently forward and holding a rifle and in the other hand his sword. The item is signed on the base.
Charles Anfrie is known for his sculptures of soldiers.
In very good condition (see pictures), also look at the beautiful patina
Photos are part of the description
The new cruiser Bayard (launched in March 1880), was sent on a mission to Tonkin in May 1883. On July 10, 1883, the Bayard, commanded by Vice-Admiral Amédée Anatole Prosper Courbet, 'Along, off Tonkin, where he was at the head of the Tonkin Naval Division. He seized the citadel of Hue and forced the Emperor of Annam Hipep Hoa to sign the Peace Treaty of Hue (August 1883), which imposed on this region the protectorate of France.
Charles Anfrie is known for his sculptures of soldiers.
Charles Anfrie (1833 - 1905). The piece shows a male figure in a French navy uniform (a French marine), looking intently forward and holding a rifle and in the other hand his sword. The item is signed on the base.
Charles Anfrie is known for his sculptures of soldiers.
In very good condition (see pictures), also look at the beautiful patina
Photos are part of the description
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| Condition | Very good | ||||||||||
| I declare wrong in an excellent condition. Top condition | |||||||||||
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| Pick up | The work can be picked up on location. As a buyer you must bring your own packaging materials. The location is: Tilburg, The Netherlands | ||||||||||
| Shipment | Parcel post | ||||||||||
| Price | Up to 10 kg.
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