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An impressive bronze figural sculpture, 'Gloria Victis', by…
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Melbourne
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22-Jun-2020
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An impressive bronze figural sculpture, 'Gloria Victis', by Ferninand Barbedienne and Marius Jean Antonin Mercie, circa 1875, the beautifully cast and patinated bronze figural group, depicting the figure fame seizing a dying soldier from the field of combat. Titled 'Gloria Victis' to base, and signed a. Mercie and F Barbedienne along with the Barbedienne foundry mark. All mounted to faceted marble base with ormolu mounts. 60.5 cm total height, 20 cm wide. Other Notes: Mercie's sculpture was awarded a medal of honour when exhibited at the Paris salon in 1874.
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Sculpture/Statuary: Figures/Groups