MARIUS JEAN ANTONIN MERCIÉ (FRENCH, 1845-1916)
Gloria Victis
modelled as a nude fallen soldier holding a broken sword, carried by the winged representation of Fame, on a naturalistic circular base with laurel branch, signed 'A. MERCIÉ', the side of the base titled 'GLORIA VICTIS', with foundry inscription 'F. BARBEDIENNE, Fondeur. Paris.' and with 'A. COLLAS REDUCTION MECHANIQUE' cachet, the underside stamped '287' and 'N', mounted on a rouge griotte and black marble stepped base
BRONZE
34 in. (87 cm.) high

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Please note this lot is the property of a consumer. See H1 of the Conditions of Sale.