Marius Jean Antonin Mercie (French, 1845-1916)

David modelled with a sword in his hands and the head of Goliath at his feet, signed ‘A Mercie’ and stamped ‘A. Collas Brevete Reduction Mecanique’ on base

Measurements:

height 75 cm

Provenance:

Mr John Schaeffer AO, Sydney. The Estate of Neville Grace, Sydney

Labels:

The original bronze figure of David with the Head of Goliath was sculpted in 1872. It was a national commission from the French government. The sculpture is now part of the collections of the Mus_e d'Orsay in Paris

• EStimate $2,000 - $3,000
• sold $2,400 Incl BP