Alexandre DESCATOIRE (1874-1949)
Bust of Saint François de Sales, Bishop of Geneva.
Bronze proof, shaded copper-brown patina.
Stamped "Cire perdue BISCEGLIA".
Oval base in sea-green marble;
H. 33 cm. 
Some oxidation; a few chips.


This bust is a print from the sculpture of the seated saint, installed at the intersection of Place aux Bois and Rue des Marquisats in Annecy.
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Lot no. 222

Alexandre DESCATOIRE (1874-1949) Bust of Saint François de Sales, Bishop of Geneva. Bronze proof, shaded copper-brown patina. Stamped "Cire perdue BISCEGLIA". Oval base in sea-green marble; H. 33 cm. Some oxidation; a few chips. This bust is a print from the sculpture of the seated saint, installed at the intersection of Place aux Bois and Rue des Marquisats in Annecy.

Estimate
€100 - €150
Result
€300
Buyer's premium
26.4%
Alexandre DESCATOIRE (1874-1949) Bust of Saint François de Sales, Bishop of Geneva. Bronze proof, shaded copper-brown patina. Stamped "Cire perdue BISCEGLIA". Oval base in sea-green marble; H. 33 cm. Some oxidation; a few chips. This bust is a print from the sculpture of the seated saint, installed at the intersection of Place aux Bois and Rue des Marquisats in Annecy.
Sale Friday 23 January・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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