ADRIEN-ETIENNE GAUDEZ (French, 1845-1902) “DUO DIFFICILE”.

ADRIEN-ETIENNE GAUDEZ (French, 1845-1902) “DUO DIFFICILE”. Outstanding large bronze on tall bronze floor stand depicts two boys learning to play a violin and flute. Round base bronze has a decorative cartouche with “Duo Difficile Par A. Gaudez Hors Concours”. Top of the base signed “A. Gaudez” and the scene shows one boy seated on a fancy stool playing a flute and having an open music book on his knee. Another boy holding a violin at shoulder points his bow at the music book and gestures. Top can rotate and is signed on the side “Tiffany & Co.”. Bronze base has upper hub decorated with a berry and leaf vine. Four legs are topped with a profile of a fancy maiden. Animal paw feet on round disks. Decorative stretchers and a central four arm finial at center of base. A wonderful presentation and nice subject matter. PROVENANCE: Estate of Maria M. Viveiros, New Bedford, Massachusetts. SIZE: Bronze is 28” h and 22” w. Total with stand is 70” h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-28798 (5000-10000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	129	$18,400.00	ADRIEN-ETIENNE GAUDEZ (French, 1845-1902) “DUO DIFFICILE”. Outstanding large bronze on tall bronze floor stand depicts two boys learning to play a violin and flute. Round base bronze has a decorative cartouche with “Duo Difficile Par A. Gaudez Hors Concours”. Top of the base signed “A. Gaudez” and the scene shows one boy seated on a fancy stool playing a flute and having an open music book on his knee. Another boy holding a violin at shoulder points his bow at the music book and gestures. Top can rotate and is signed on the side “Tiffany & Co.”. Bronze base has upper hub decorated with a berry and leaf vine. Four legs are topped with a profile of a fancy maiden. Animal paw feet on round disks. Decorative stretchers and a central four arm finial at center of base. A wonderful presentation and nice subject matter. PROVENANCE: Estate of Maria M. Viveiros, New Bedford, Massachusetts. SIZE: Bronze is 28” h and 22” w. Total with stand is 70” h. CONDITION: Very good. 9-28798 (5000-10000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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