MARIUS JEAN ANTONIN MERCIE (French, 1845-1916) DAVID VAINQUEUR.

MARIUS JEAN ANTONIN MERCIE (French, 1845-1916) DAVID VAINQUEUR. Outstanding life size bronze with dark brown patina shows David after dispatching Goliath with sling and stone approached the fallen giant, unsheathed his sword and severed his head. Mercie has depicted the victor having one foot on Goliath’s gaping head while resheathing his sword. Originally cast in five sizes by Barbedienne and later a life size casting was done by Thiebaut. Mercie won first prize in Rome in 1870 which was a totally nude figure. The later and different sizes incorporated a loin cloth as this one depicts. The base is signed “A + Mercie” and does not carry a foundry mark that we can find. We are not sure of the foundry of this casting or the issue date. PROVENANCE: From a fine Camden, Maine home. SIZE: 69” h x 36” at widest. CONDITION: There is some reminisce of plaster still in the grooves but generally this is in very good condition. 9-28843 (15000-25000)

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
	130	$0.00	MARIUS JEAN ANTONIN MERCIE (French, 1845-1916) DAVID VAINQUEUR. Outstanding life size bronze with dark brown patina shows David after dispatching Goliath with sling and stone approached the fallen giant, unsheathed his sword and severed his head. Mercie has depicted the victor having one foot on Goliath’s gaping head while resheathing his sword. Originally cast in five sizes by Barbedienne and later a life size casting was done by Thiebaut. Mercie won first prize in Rome in 1870 which was a totally nude figure. The later and different sizes incorporated a loin cloth as this one depicts. The base is signed “A + Mercie” and does not carry a foundry mark that we can find. We are not sure of the foundry of this casting or the issue date. PROVENANCE: From a fine Camden, Maine home. SIZE: 69” h x 36” at widest. CONDITION: There is some reminisce of plaster still in the grooves but generally this is in very good condition. 9-28843 (15000-25000) 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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