LOUIS (NATAVEL) VIDAL (French, 1831-1892) THE FALLEN ELK.

LOUIS (NATAVEL) VIDAL (French, 1831-1892) THE FALLEN ELK. Fine bronze sculpture of a recently fallen elk who lays on a rocky ground raising its head for one last gasp of air. The head supports a thirteen point rack. The base signed “Vidal (aveugle)” (Vidal the Blind). Vidal had a continuing blindness since youth and often signed his bronzes this way. Mounted to an oval molded edge green and black marble base. Nice old brown patina. A fine example of this 19th Century bronze. SIZE: Bronze: 9-1/2″ h x 13″ l. With base: 11-1/2″ h x 15-1/2″ l x 7-1/2″ w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-95287 (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

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
	173	$1,000.00	LOUIS (NATAVEL) VIDAL (French, 1831-1892) THE FALLEN ELK. Fine bronze sculpture of a recently fallen elk who lays on a rocky ground raising its head for one last gasp of air. The head supports a thirteen point rack. The base signed “Vidal (aveugle)” (Vidal the Blind). Vidal had a continuing blindness since youth and often signed his bronzes this way. Mounted to an oval molded edge green and black marble base. Nice old brown patina. A fine example of this 19th Century bronze. SIZE: Bronze: 9-1/2″ h x 13″ l. With base: 11-1/2″ h x 15-1/2″ l x 7-1/2″ w. CONDITION: Very good. 9-95287 (1,000-2,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}