Henri Plé for Siot Decauville, The Gauls, Large Signed Bronze, Late 19th Century

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Large and beautiful bronze with a brown patina representing a valiant Gallic warrior embracing a child
This sculpture with multiple … Read more Large and beautiful bronze with a brown patina representing a valiant Gallic warrior embracing a child
This sculpture with multiple details is signed Henri Plé and bears the foundry stamp Siot Decauville Fondeur Paris

Henri Honoré Plé (1853 - 1922) was one of Mathurin Moreau's students. His work as a sculptor is mainly inspired by powerful male figures, heroes of history or mythology
from 1877, he exhibited at the Salon and in 1879, he won an honorable mention; he received a bronze medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1900.

Very good general condition, slight wear to the patina

Height 76cm
33 x 42cm approx
60kg This piece has an attribution mark,
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