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"PAN ET OURSONS” AFTER MODEL BY EMMANUEL FREMIET
Signed E. Fremiet in naturalistic base; signed F. Barbedienne Fondeurs verso
Item # 807FRP15A
A very fine model of “Pan et Oursons” after the original marble by Emmanuel Fremiet, this lost wax bronze casting was executed by the firm of Ferdinand Barbedienne. It is a rather large and early model of this noteworthy work by Fremiet; Barbedienne purchased the rights to cast a number of Fremiet’s sculptures through the end of the 19th century and later versions continued to be cast by Barbedienne well into the 20th century. The present sculpture of Pan is typical of his somewhat more impressionistic casting style with blurry dreamlike detailing of the surface. It has clearly been cared for and remains in excellent original condition.
Literature and Further Reading:
- The Animaliers, James Mackay, p. 39-45
- “Bronze Sculpture of Les Animaliers”, Jane Horswell, p. 181-200
- Art Bronzes, Michael Forest
- Animals in Bronze, Christopher Payne, p. 75
- Bronzes of the Nineteenth Century: Dictionary of Bronze Sculptors, Pierre Kjellberg, p. 327-337
- Museum D’Orsay, “Pan et Oursons” on display in marble
Measurements: 20 1/2” W x 6 1/2” D x 10 1/4” H
Condition Report:
Light scuff to the rod in pan’s hand. Very minor wear to original patina; light grime in deep crevices. Beautifully polished and preserved with beeswax.