Henri-Michel-Antoine Chapu (1833-1891) Sketch for the monument of the musician Félicien David (1810-1876) Wax Signed "A CHAPU" in a brass cartouche on the front On the back carries a label of the framer E. RAYNAL FILS / FABRIQUE DE CADRES / ET / ENCADREMENTS EN TOUS GENRE / Rue de Seine 14 / PARIS Bears an inscription in pen "Maquette pour le monument du musicien Félicien David" on the reverse H : 51,8 x W : 36,6 cm with frame; wax H : 34 cm Related literature : - Octave Fidière, Chapu : sa vie et son œuvre, Paris, E. Plon, Nourrit et Cie, 1894 ; - Annie-Claire Lussiez, Centenaire Henri Chapu, cat. exp. Le Mée-sur-Seine, Musée Henri Chapu, 15 November 1991-12 January 1992, 1991. This wax is a preparatory sketch for the monument in honor of the Romantic composer and musician Félicien David located in the Pecq cemetery.
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Henri-Michel-Antoine Chapu (1833-1891) Sketch for the monument of the musician Félicien David (1810-1876) Wax Signed "A CHAPU" in a brass cartouche on the front On the back carries a label of the framer E. RAYNAL FILS / FABRIQUE DE CADRES / ET / ENCADREMENTS EN TOUS GENRE / Rue de Seine 14 / PARIS Bears an inscription in pen "Maquette pour le monument du musicien Félicien David" on the reverse H : 51,8 x W : 36,6 cm with frame; wax H : 34 cm Related literature : - Octave Fidière, Chapu : sa vie et son œuvre, Paris, E. Plon, Nourrit et Cie, 1894 ; - Annie-Claire Lussiez, Centenaire Henri Chapu, cat. exp. Le Mée-sur-Seine, Musée Henri Chapu, 15 November 1991-12 January 1992, 1991. This wax is a preparatory sketch for the monument in honor of the Romantic composer and musician Félicien David located in the Pecq cemetery.

Estimate
€2,000 - €3,000
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Not sold
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28%
Henri-Michel-Antoine Chapu (1833-1891) Sketch for the monument of the musician Félicien David (1810-1876) Wax Signed "A CHAPU" in a brass cartouche on the front On the back carries a label of the framer E. RAYNAL FILS / FABRIQUE DE CADRES / ET / ENCADREMENTS EN TOUS GENRE / Rue de Seine 14 / PARIS Bears an inscription in pen "Maquette pour le monument du musicien Félicien David" on the reverse H : 51,8 x W : 36,6 cm with frame; wax H : 34 cm Related literature : - Octave Fidière, Chapu : sa vie et son œuvre, Paris, E. Plon, Nourrit et Cie, 1894 ; - Annie-Claire Lussiez, Centenaire Henri Chapu, cat. exp. Le Mée-sur-Seine, Musée Henri Chapu, 15 November 1991-12 January 1992, 1991. This wax is a preparatory sketch for the monument in honor of the Romantic composer and musician Félicien David located in the Pecq cemetery.
Sale
Decorative arts from the 16th to the 19th century
Tuesday 21 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 5 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris