Christophe Fratin (1801 – 1864)

Three horses, a stud farm scene

Bronze with brown patina
Unique piece
Signed ' FRATIN ' on the side of the terrace.
Stamp of the founder ' Quesnel fdeur ' at the back
Patina recovery

H: 76 x L: 102 x l: 60 cm

James Rothschild collection, cast most likely commissioned by him to the artist before the reconstruction of Ferrières-en-Brie Castle by Paxton, mentioned in the private archives: "Group of three horses in freedom, modern work"; gifted by the family Rotschild to René Georger, Collection of horse dealer René Georger (born 1909); His sale, Paris, Hôtel Drouot, Libert and Castor, November 8, 1995, No. 53; Acquired during this sale by the current owner; Jacques Grandchamp des Raux Collection , Bordeaux

Estimate : 100.000/200.000€

Hammer Price : 100.000 €

Related literature :Bibliography :
-Pierre Kjellberg, 'Les Bronzes du XIXe siècle', Paris, 2005, p. 349-350, repr.

Related Bibliography :
-Stanislas Lami, 'Dictionnaire des sculpteurs de l'Ecole française au dix-neuvième siècle', t. II, Paris, 1914-1921, p. 403-405, la version en plâtre est répertoriée sous le n°2258;
-Jacqueline J. A. Bougon, 'Le sculpteur animalier Christophe Fratin (Metz 1801-1864 Le Raincy) : Essai sur sa vie et son œuvre,', Le Raincy, 1983, p. 15, repr. d'une lithographie du groupe en plâtre présenté au Salon de 1835 (n° 2258).

We sincerely thank Mrs Pauline Prévost-Marcilhacy for her help and clarifications about the provenance of this group.